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 1312896 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1313029 epoch_slot_no: 17029 block_no: 1312834 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2018-07-24 20:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a708d49618e9cc717b6bfc75e921e7f74fdd5484f0d2d6335f05301f3172e10Block Operator
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