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 1348348 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1348486 epoch_slot_no: 9286 block_no: 1348284 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1384 time: 2018-08-02 01:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x70ca1031abeccbef9a5d58aa8283f0fecf1950e671fa7f85f69d26cf573caa5cBlock Operator
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