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 1357450 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1357590 epoch_slot_no: 18390 block_no: 1357386 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-04 03:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x118e6126bae18ef84414da966ee266cd5d6160a10eb71b1b1076f8186b98cac9Block Operator
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