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 1348242 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1348378 epoch_slot_no: 9178 block_no: 1348178 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1207 time: 2018-08-02 00:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf907c3611967ada4ed354251949ead725613a0bc90279b8fe4e5f1c977a51d4bBlock Operator
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