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 1345547 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1345683 epoch_slot_no: 6483 block_no: 1345483 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1170 time: 2018-08-01 09:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x383c97cd0eb4d77285f33b3380a5bb911c984dba4e7c091d79893341724fadffBlock Operator
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