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 1344692 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1344828 epoch_slot_no: 5628 block_no: 1344628 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 909 time: 2018-08-01 05:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb7e1b50ed4d9752f0fca05805ea1d78299d7a944e44ce0d505b760712afe6e35Block Operator
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