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 1352942 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1353080 epoch_slot_no: 13880 block_no: 1352878 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2381 time: 2018-08-03 02:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1ff280a332c1d2b9edc1100fc3fb0581f00573fb8375fb3432524b674b18930Block Operator
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