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 1314216 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1314349 epoch_slot_no: 18349 block_no: 1314154 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1190 time: 2018-07-25 03:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58620eba3a4214ed412edac36afd44508b06f9d819150188ce16af5441e6e742Block Operator
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