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 1362497 Details
Epoch: 63 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1362638 epoch_slot_no: 1838 block_no: 1362432 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2118 time: 2018-08-05 07:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb9e3939ce9161286ccce51b02d1fdac86fcb4bd826d1ba80af97a1ffcb8f4f21Block Operator
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