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 1312729 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1312862 epoch_slot_no: 16862 block_no: 1312667 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2613 time: 2018-07-24 19:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x965cfc05a9cf76fc00c31025373fee305d368db13dc987007ca0a26f1939eecfBlock Operator
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