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 1358706 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1358846 epoch_slot_no: 19646 block_no: 1358642 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1112 time: 2018-08-04 10:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7236ba64d6be599b31ab306e28128881b2962ca17f936c7600eae285bf29a15Block Operator
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