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 1314467 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1314600 epoch_slot_no: 18600 block_no: 1314405 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1641 time: 2018-07-25 05:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8aec65b143458e07e4a0daa7456b50ed94ea83e6612c50c795bb62bbd82fcaccBlock Operator
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