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 1342575 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1342711 epoch_slot_no: 3511 block_no: 1342511 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1751 time: 2018-07-31 17:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x44b1be9a2cc004c75636974f6b650c40c2fbd265e44d81b9732361c67eaec850Block Operator
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