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 1311257 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1311390 epoch_slot_no: 15390 block_no: 1311195 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-07-24 11:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02daf683b791f63dffb77d69122057e5a8cdfaf6b4f1dd7a6aa4f2d9f75d28afBlock Operator
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