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 1344211 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1344347 epoch_slot_no: 5147 block_no: 1344147 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2018-08-01 02:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e5649e3c746878319ce32db3fa3688c2b65fb6e529dba774d29d83e42d5a807Block Operator
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