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 1341531 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1341665 epoch_slot_no: 2465 block_no: 1341467 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1201 time: 2018-07-31 11:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb822e5ab99692bacd2f2d464b13dcb7e77452161119d6a2bc7fe4189d9135534Block Operator
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