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 1344222 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1344358 epoch_slot_no: 5158 block_no: 1344158 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-08-01 02:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcebeb0569844ac1c1a848b280d7ecc91e7ead968c3e91d91af0149698897dd64Block Operator
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