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 1315804 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1315937 epoch_slot_no: 19937 block_no: 1315742 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1930 time: 2018-07-25 12:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac8f56468f2c5943f24d0a2f4b89006a118200f4c606e101f62e74319b0deb1cBlock Operator
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