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 1355630 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1355770 epoch_slot_no: 16570 block_no: 1355566 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2070 time: 2018-08-03 17:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x140a5051d197fb4578e68913dd343688469578f5d2c6f2ed0da3b6c7d1c4e812Block Operator
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