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 1314223 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1314356 epoch_slot_no: 18356 block_no: 1314161 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1385 time: 2018-07-25 03:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1119db8b06cbb2034d1464e7f2af1171f38462c9cab56732473f56ad0c0b1e9eBlock Operator
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