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 1316180 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1316313 epoch_slot_no: 20313 block_no: 1316118 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1280 time: 2018-07-25 14:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2075d47b4586602abef09b998f488a6df8599faf14c0d3af78aea04162d1c20Block Operator
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