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 1362002 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1362143 epoch_slot_no: 1343 block_no: 1361937 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1197 time: 2018-08-05 05:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb76a2f1f62c7de756c12f23160bc34ff2b9288cd21f7faaba69dbe5d0c7a4b65Block Operator
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