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 1358904 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1359044 epoch_slot_no: 19844 block_no: 1358840 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-08-04 11:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x815a901aa63d71dfb61ebd6bb7bfb2f54e275a1698f2d5810daa43eb6fcd3571Block Operator
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