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 1362481 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1362622 epoch_slot_no: 1822 block_no: 1362416 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1283 time: 2018-08-05 07:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7c711ff6c85ac9b73c983686b448c604cedc66d68a274306456840d7b071e125Block Operator
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