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 1313241 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1313374 epoch_slot_no: 17374 block_no: 1313179 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1745 time: 2018-07-24 22:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7607b7c93e27d8d7ef560d1f76fc4c5419fd3dd140a675aba734fa2eddc07b6fBlock Operator
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