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 1340834 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1340968 epoch_slot_no: 1768 block_no: 1340770 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1394 time: 2018-07-31 07:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c9d8dd44a4667d9d79241882e1b933889d9b4d9bb08a748157365dc0945371aBlock Operator
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