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 1313344 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1313477 epoch_slot_no: 17477 block_no: 1313282 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1930 time: 2018-07-24 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b1697e36dc3ed9920d8dd31efcb130c4aa06d2aa7bd7a03c29746ef4fc063ffBlock Operator
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