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 1313811 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1313944 epoch_slot_no: 17944 block_no: 1313749 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-25 01:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9a44123ed0339ff388040fd0055cf953e984c416137c36d63b05fce17b497c3bBlock Operator
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