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 1313454 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1313587 epoch_slot_no: 17587 block_no: 1313392 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1203 time: 2018-07-24 23:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xedc06a2442f36b1cb942077ac68bd15555bd16f82dfad34e6cc15dcc8ff05c1cBlock Operator
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