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 1346475 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1346611 epoch_slot_no: 7411 block_no: 1346411 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-08-01 14:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x253ac24513cc866abdf5a153ab04754ca699592a5ab43944cb2f9331b8505926Block Operator
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