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 1344379 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1344515 epoch_slot_no: 5315 block_no: 1344315 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1163 time: 2018-08-01 03:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x650d0aa31e7fd04e6e151e5b8f60466c69fc90f858dac9e8026a0009406f6e0bBlock Operator
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