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 1351905 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1352043 epoch_slot_no: 12843 block_no: 1351841 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1354 time: 2018-08-02 21:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27df494f9ec98fd85425ca9a23b0db44c2111b28adba4a203d9cf2459a696c9dBlock Operator
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