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 1355044 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1355184 epoch_slot_no: 15984 block_no: 1354980 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1795 time: 2018-08-03 14:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb82a2ff3978127dabcc85767d03f8fd2d75ba4a81d2e3d0d80d1fe14488217e6Block Operator
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