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 1312851 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1312984 epoch_slot_no: 16984 block_no: 1312789 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6961 time: 2018-07-24 20:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a4a11ad179a92cb956fc4fdcc4c374379a51acd5e0b94138ff519f810c33ad7Block Operator
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