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 1313376 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1313509 epoch_slot_no: 17509 block_no: 1313314 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1204 time: 2018-07-24 23:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe811d86c5d9a55d3ff1e77c34f77c6693bf0f28213f695031c0f7bb46ec869fBlock Operator
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