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 1311469 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1311602 epoch_slot_no: 15602 block_no: 1311407 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2061 time: 2018-07-24 12:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xffdb1ad29449ea1e97e627d7a60f6e527f0af781c0cbc59df37e3fc5b67cb95eBlock Operator
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