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 1357401 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1357541 epoch_slot_no: 18341 block_no: 1357337 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-04 03:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc4d0f18114a1fe8b32444a683a74f87cd49f2e2a78ad67b1ae5d67e5e98f70e2Block Operator
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