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 1345054 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1345190 epoch_slot_no: 5990 block_no: 1344990 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-08-01 07:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x08daec306f10e213820df2c6df07c9e71f838bf8587ce1f80a3abcc7f03205f7Block Operator
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