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 1313494 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1313627 epoch_slot_no: 17627 block_no: 1313432 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1569 time: 2018-07-24 23:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0e2e22d2c4648ec59f908bdd8c4bb29ae2fa6a0ec0b95475eb25257d143ef960Block Operator
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