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 1341603 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1341737 epoch_slot_no: 2537 block_no: 1341539 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1204 time: 2018-07-31 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6797b3d280b15bbdf60b803f817544b2227f5b49134bf8567a92919929745723Block Operator
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