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 1352248 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1352386 epoch_slot_no: 13186 block_no: 1352184 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2018-08-02 23:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3971409c7820c8bcf3f7f3bb6adc92239be2d32d0e75cd934532775c21aaa3e2Block Operator
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