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 1346311 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1346447 epoch_slot_no: 7247 block_no: 1346247 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 909 time: 2018-08-01 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81e11d57ef691a4b7744f9e41ab2808d9f2d3c0b3d1009962df36ef93154fd43Block Operator
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