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 1312266 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1312399 epoch_slot_no: 16399 block_no: 1312204 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 984 time: 2018-07-24 16:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x76c3c9c83670210dd6a29347f3bba5b0092f438625c0a9e0dcf4b67523f18252Block Operator
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