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 1350866 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1351004 epoch_slot_no: 11804 block_no: 1350802 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1440 time: 2018-08-02 15:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37b0761e1571a8506021957f3ec25a693d17a21925be06b2e4d5f76d3c8165a2Block Operator
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