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 1313688 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1313821 epoch_slot_no: 17821 block_no: 1313626 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1444 time: 2018-07-25 00:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb773116fa4e453ec4d2142a5754829aba372f89cb3e1e96c5a3c91b825d1803Block Operator
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