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 1347691 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1347827 epoch_slot_no: 8627 block_no: 1347627 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1973 time: 2018-08-01 21:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x82a1db75d65780af4cbe5f7dd55cd8aad83c2c82071e5cc2642986d00179eb35Block Operator
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