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 1352721 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1352859 epoch_slot_no: 13659 block_no: 1352657 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2518 time: 2018-08-03 01:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2b1aa77de0f66b46b28ded1b70bc718ad908a33ed05984727430ec15bc036b4cBlock Operator
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