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 1351599 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1351737 epoch_slot_no: 12537 block_no: 1351535 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1276 time: 2018-08-02 19:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc11d6c471459b2b3f7765e6f4c1f3cbbd699ac95e10a87dcd7fb18d0614b005dBlock Operator
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