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 1311679 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1311812 epoch_slot_no: 15812 block_no: 1311617 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3511 time: 2018-07-24 13:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7904c708b0b34c8bd97109849ff7f671f8e509eb51d6fa477a3f2c81e57bf729Block Operator
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