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 1346573 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1346709 epoch_slot_no: 7509 block_no: 1346509 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1430 time: 2018-08-01 15:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x43f91fcafd154986d2c27357443bfe1d5f4b77c7663b2a5ed8333fda49d6abd9Block Operator
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