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 1344584 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1344720 epoch_slot_no: 5520 block_no: 1344520 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-08-01 04:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x66ad7d0f751eb648b54f0c5af23db2dbf8f1ad5f90637257835830aea111c9f1Block Operator
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