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 1315639 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1315772 epoch_slot_no: 19772 block_no: 1315577 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1201 time: 2018-07-25 11:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe2cda5f8e86f3e700089a83e4f238ca2120d8f01d8ff1cb08716a6b759464137Block Operator
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