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 1315849 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1315982 epoch_slot_no: 19982 block_no: 1315787 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 944 time: 2018-07-25 12:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x15c3f3d946cfcfc621944d5bbd2c251a734df8b530979281b5d72c54a9e96416Block Operator
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