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 1357263 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1357403 epoch_slot_no: 18203 block_no: 1357199 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2003 time: 2018-08-04 02:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe68274b86afba7afce9ede15dba8a82fcf108642eb2bdc88a40cfec2ac0b0617Block Operator
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