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 1311390 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1311523 epoch_slot_no: 15523 block_no: 1311328 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1766 time: 2018-07-24 11:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae75c229224875a3b77b3b127e177ae34a2cbe7e6c8299b69c12481a8adaa0b5Block Operator
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