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 1350153 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1350291 epoch_slot_no: 11091 block_no: 1350089 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2018-08-02 11:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x92ec18bd8ac037d2a9d2538b8b36b0c568864042905268b62516fff1422f4befBlock Operator
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