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 1314633 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1314766 epoch_slot_no: 18766 block_no: 1314571 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1738 time: 2018-07-25 06:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd6ac6b64c1972f607e03895abfd394fa1356af88b5425114a55c8104a70694dBlock Operator
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