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 1348424 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1348562 epoch_slot_no: 9362 block_no: 1348360 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1284 time: 2018-08-02 01:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x530034c9934e290f96fb48d1829675a6c91acd03e1f30cd8e7767773078a226cBlock Operator
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