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 1343511 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1343647 epoch_slot_no: 4447 block_no: 1343447 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-07-31 22:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x463fa4687a033577764acac2b63ee10c119f908bea0aaae237c86efd8ab1114eBlock Operator
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