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 1311163 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1311296 epoch_slot_no: 15296 block_no: 1311101 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1438 time: 2018-07-24 10:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0983cd72f9a268560c795f0970e3fdd18c60e000129ae790e37411fcc7c73ec4Block Operator
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