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 1348761 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1348899 epoch_slot_no: 9699 block_no: 1348697 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1569 time: 2018-08-02 03:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x00dbe2c0883b4dec3d05c3724fb2fc7bcf6ccab5c384e102c9b0a7a0705b96e6Block Operator
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