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 1346004 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1346140 epoch_slot_no: 6940 block_no: 1345940 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1327 time: 2018-08-01 12:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4d04d6fe5ce05e978b13726ca13c69bfec4ff8c7a3e85712855c962aca90c0c1Block Operator
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