A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1340782 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1340916 epoch_slot_no: 1716 block_no: 1340718 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2713 time: 2018-07-31 07:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2b107af7c6e16bd4d0d1cca552f3129ec40185baa43b31487e0352a4247599d8Block Operator
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