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 1346083 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1346219 epoch_slot_no: 7019 block_no: 1346019 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1073 time: 2018-08-01 12:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe4ab62c5e00522670741229661bc9826c763f060a232f60f357ef465c4a34d9Block Operator
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