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 1342907 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1343043 epoch_slot_no: 3843 block_no: 1342843 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1115 time: 2018-07-31 19:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef16e48076b00efbe74ab469f1268c17bf0cca1293c0211888e693f5f37c3e5aBlock Operator
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