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 1311937 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1312070 epoch_slot_no: 16070 block_no: 1311875 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2066 time: 2018-07-24 15:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xebaa52c34b4ffc1ee46f7da4a6f1002f3a4d82cdc25979a004d441fb644ff10cBlock Operator
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