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 1348630 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1348768 epoch_slot_no: 9568 block_no: 1348566 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-08-02 02:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x13e75f921823f16536123ea0227ad573e444342e0b5de1efa617e959957483ebBlock Operator
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