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 1345408 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1345544 epoch_slot_no: 6344 block_no: 1345344 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1356 time: 2018-08-01 08:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a9a318766060813d50883680ccee09eeda261a2a17acc6538a4aa5bd924d93eBlock Operator
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