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 1341470 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1341604 epoch_slot_no: 2404 block_no: 1341406 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 39578 time: 2018-07-31 11:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98810ecc5a9da3d526fb5b1a5a5421e66d96f356ea5841e5200491a882cd7734Block Operator
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