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 1359803 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1359943 epoch_slot_no: 20743 block_no: 1359739 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1190 time: 2018-08-04 16:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x783ef04c639ddae9c61039901c050fea9f6d441394e5b31f9f0a7377e2dfb609Block Operator
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