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 1353901 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1354039 epoch_slot_no: 14839 block_no: 1353837 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2018-08-03 08:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa8b69e2604d7fac14448e7c25a20da6558b14efe1569e15f56f46a78863a5ccaBlock Operator
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