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 1311724 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1311857 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 1311662 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1894 time: 2018-07-24 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe15ec8292f48337754b63a37567d91ba6da9e3a4f2adca2a5b73c28aa812a363Block Operator
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