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 1312849 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1312982 epoch_slot_no: 16982 block_no: 1312787 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2072 time: 2018-07-24 20:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba22247d57e0e97212b9b4f5fe7ae9111136e970085e46ea582c21a1be77a3f2Block Operator
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