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 1341380 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1341514 epoch_slot_no: 2314 block_no: 1341316 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2118 time: 2018-07-31 10:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x188874bc67e7d115121d2d8ff545326a0176cbe5b4e88d8be893f8c5719963ecBlock Operator
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