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 1350135 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1350273 epoch_slot_no: 11073 block_no: 1350071 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-02 11:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4bf964a9fe32cdf80ca67171635b51f1b5a46ec4ef7c792f6d5f7a32a3d9ae9bBlock Operator
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