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 1311098 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1311231 epoch_slot_no: 15231 block_no: 1311036 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-07-24 10:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d6bde4bd9646f00dda134c80be80bb06091e5f18d197132307f8a94b6c21287Block Operator
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