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 1343446 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1343582 epoch_slot_no: 4382 block_no: 1343382 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1266 time: 2018-07-31 22:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb82baac1127b2de1b3ef2ab0d14992eed262f0ac72ab329da90f72e23339d80Block Operator
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