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 1311199 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1311332 epoch_slot_no: 15332 block_no: 1311137 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1351 time: 2018-07-24 10:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf330264de41715da418c9e8555d3a04dc9582b77bd6af7751f2c9d921b86c6bcBlock Operator
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