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 1341363 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1341497 epoch_slot_no: 2297 block_no: 1341299 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1379 time: 2018-07-31 10:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef3d302786300df204f7e029d0b0cf7c6a6df8f0f726c2f4315665ed4a6a6c5bBlock Operator
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