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 1352601 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1352739 epoch_slot_no: 13539 block_no: 1352537 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1331 time: 2018-08-03 00:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7696d9d08f3c481f18d6adb0e168092e7343892aca58d9726756a9839c640225Block Operator
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