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 1342126 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1342262 epoch_slot_no: 3062 block_no: 1342062 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1746 time: 2018-07-31 14:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbcc9d1906d2217e6a66c64e8a0b4f85f0fc615833302d674dbae8f83aee1a30fBlock Operator
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