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 1352494 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1352632 epoch_slot_no: 13432 block_no: 1352430 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-08-03 00:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea0f9776cb77a18297f52f5eb45a51f85f6acdde66b689ff5c7bc46968c89621Block Operator
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