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 1314548 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1314681 epoch_slot_no: 18681 block_no: 1314486 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-25 05:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x244acb92eed1310ff399b35c3ae755e5db37d7a8934d5a03882ece78e9d7d365Block Operator
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