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 1355786 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1355926 epoch_slot_no: 16726 block_no: 1355722 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1167 time: 2018-08-03 18:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbce49ac47f35c7e68d15e2761fd211a76d45c612006ac556246c7d306fe19158Block Operator
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