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 1344646 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1344782 epoch_slot_no: 5582 block_no: 1344582 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1710 time: 2018-08-01 04:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd31a5ba658e846b35337d431690da3d96e1beaf6992d6a5ce725adae903569aBlock Operator
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