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 1354996 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1355136 epoch_slot_no: 15936 block_no: 1354932 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1155 time: 2018-08-03 14:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31fe3f0c6872ab21f2a1c55c2d903fac3bfb17f1c7e6f68cfd6fd0a5a49fc6c8Block Operator
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