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 1352549 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1352687 epoch_slot_no: 13487 block_no: 1352485 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2121 time: 2018-08-03 00:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5788d1bc6165e1c848d3efda0f6f9469fad5238a303c3d647969cbd4609e6e62Block Operator
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