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 1354785 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1354923 epoch_slot_no: 15723 block_no: 1354721 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1168 time: 2018-08-03 13:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25106d301cc326305944ccf4a6caee69c16e8b238479d0a71d985dc0364d5ab7Block Operator
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