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 1356557 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1356697 epoch_slot_no: 17497 block_no: 1356493 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1121 time: 2018-08-03 22:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x53e5d296124acd37fdab2afecd4cd6696b42ec075a932b375a3b5c1b6ec7aea4Block Operator
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