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 1347073 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1347209 epoch_slot_no: 8009 block_no: 1347009 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1168 time: 2018-08-01 18:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ee161ebd4da922873c234303dff834d4d53168d3b4637ae8c65ec0a5372e3f7Block Operator
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