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 1347692 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1347828 epoch_slot_no: 8628 block_no: 1347628 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 984 time: 2018-08-01 21:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ae11eeb7185155be5a9236b51660bf99e0a2bdbd60fb11e1da15f1b443dc95aBlock Operator
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