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 1311701 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1311834 epoch_slot_no: 15834 block_no: 1311639 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-07-24 13:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85aa17eb6bd275bfc921d5959bda9e858005081addc8d1f9068f168c0f39a2d2Block Operator
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