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 1311184 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1311317 epoch_slot_no: 15317 block_no: 1311122 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1337 time: 2018-07-24 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x046219925d8b511f6486d3ffce5c1a81152820d1bd732c1d1740e9ace8356f6cBlock Operator
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