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 1343132 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1343268 epoch_slot_no: 4068 block_no: 1343068 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1210 time: 2018-07-31 20:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0394306862302f407f4ec2a732cc33b10afcbc370d541d9113e32957efb77cd7Block Operator
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