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 1357765 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1357905 epoch_slot_no: 18705 block_no: 1357701 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1108 time: 2018-08-04 05:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8fbd4a82cef6a59d560ec7e6bdd337858c69b7ebb9d392a65153753671a7e521Block Operator
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