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 1342816 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1342952 epoch_slot_no: 3752 block_no: 1342752 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 943 time: 2018-07-31 18:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x573e551472a5aac72d3b61ccb0be867ddb6a3324e5203d1a77a9ca90dc098623Block Operator
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