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 1353629 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1353767 epoch_slot_no: 14567 block_no: 1353565 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 985 time: 2018-08-03 06:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x219db091fe00a49e2ef72972b8410f9c7d97d5eaf8b78aa2ac8311a7aae7b645Block Operator
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