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 1359702 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1359842 epoch_slot_no: 20642 block_no: 1359638 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2271 time: 2018-08-04 16:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88f2e987458610d821e1b287690ca084c8826cd1667921aa23ddb1469e3deb80Block Operator
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