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 1313389 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1313522 epoch_slot_no: 17522 block_no: 1313327 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1476 time: 2018-07-24 23:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x265927158ca96ea939b052e072e01fb262c0153bfd36a7696c386892a78bcd26Block Operator
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