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 1343863 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1343999 epoch_slot_no: 4799 block_no: 1343799 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2018-08-01 00:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c21d3df4df230657163937b633544668558c398d79cdef59ee0c6b67cecfb46Block Operator
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