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 1345485 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1345621 epoch_slot_no: 6421 block_no: 1345421 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2018-08-01 09:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x297cec53d90af8f5238591325aa791ea75e41b545f86759e3339d895e88b9723Block Operator
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