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 1359223 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1359363 epoch_slot_no: 20163 block_no: 1359159 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1383 time: 2018-08-04 13:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d5b9c94d8bef080879217d07f05b8b54d6ae320f7f5107246a5cbed1d2b7935Block Operator
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