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 1358381 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1358521 epoch_slot_no: 19321 block_no: 1358317 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1203 time: 2018-08-04 09:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x56544c309d1c27bd806335c2cdc8144a3b78e1cc825bf5eff7e57ac50c10ec90Block Operator
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