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 1350298 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1350436 epoch_slot_no: 11236 block_no: 1350234 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1362 time: 2018-08-02 12:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x374fb0e69c56257e194764e8dc9780239875cf32db9a4ecdad1b6940eb40276bBlock Operator
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