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 1355703 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1355843 epoch_slot_no: 16643 block_no: 1355639 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2018-08-03 18:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd37686f53eef9f2462171a05b0e9ac93e816ad4f30ae3a935d3e3901039e8d92Block Operator
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