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 1347707 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1347843 epoch_slot_no: 8643 block_no: 1347643 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1246 time: 2018-08-01 21:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c3ebb23fa4b02aab9509d2da7de873f8a46ec000113012d5c735046e871abd4Block Operator
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