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 1313569 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1313702 epoch_slot_no: 17702 block_no: 1313507 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2197 time: 2018-07-25 00:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b06dae7c14f444f0b0a04d31a3de2af18b8b5edd7fa164d51eb21439714b026Block Operator
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