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 1353194 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1353332 epoch_slot_no: 14132 block_no: 1353130 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 909 time: 2018-08-03 04:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f110625351d1b4f0f68eb8e5501556ab81bc6b015314da21635715338aad51eBlock Operator
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