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 1343468 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1343604 epoch_slot_no: 4404 block_no: 1343404 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2018-07-31 22:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x32dd8f27207786519bc27c2a5255f1d1108d8062249caa8a71ced9dfe1cb96c9Block Operator
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