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 1348377 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1348515 epoch_slot_no: 9315 block_no: 1348313 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-02 01:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x93f20d2626476f0b46d830a27da65a58f1ed5d86446f9d8d058510dfa0f53c82Block Operator
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