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 1357429 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1357569 epoch_slot_no: 18369 block_no: 1357365 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-04 03:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4be0887b47358e041401da54ad21d45a9849066e375dd0f0aa80a4a9a2dce824Block Operator
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