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 1359503 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1359643 epoch_slot_no: 20443 block_no: 1359439 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1358 time: 2018-08-04 15:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68e9cde2915e05d0a676333c37f8ad0d7ed24a8e7d26ec0d2d17e044ce225e66Block Operator
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