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 1315368 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1315501 epoch_slot_no: 19501 block_no: 1315306 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1576 time: 2018-07-25 10:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf2e29bfe266803e4c0363e479fd128460b918d5ab2bd04091d1a2c3b5f75db58Block Operator
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