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 1347840 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1347976 epoch_slot_no: 8776 block_no: 1347776 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1384 time: 2018-08-01 22:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2f86f7bc8416f3c710b8908b1d3f6e8c5c34d4fa91271c3b8bb4afb401f21edBlock Operator
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