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 1348664 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1348802 epoch_slot_no: 9602 block_no: 1348600 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1909 time: 2018-08-02 03:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xebdcedb7d0786e0aaab7c6d2d60bd5eec4bac0b9e7e2612978056aaf00bb71fdBlock Operator
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