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 1344492 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1344628 epoch_slot_no: 5428 block_no: 1344428 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-08-01 03:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d336fd7bf3cb1b8d5bb268019d72edfd41965f689b4c5a7b80d19d09e03a6faBlock Operator
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