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 1360490 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1360630 epoch_slot_no: 21430 block_no: 1360426 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1461 time: 2018-08-04 20:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d0913c33627362b88c6809461e3d9f4293457ac232db91a4409d1ae29384ba7Block Operator
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