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 1359642 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1359782 epoch_slot_no: 20582 block_no: 1359578 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1112 time: 2018-08-04 16:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3662e99a69a34905437e2287cc69026c53196f02c0064f52ee2eed2806e25babBlock Operator
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