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 1316412 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1316545 epoch_slot_no: 20545 block_no: 1316350 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-25 15:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7c5b2b35524b09d6c603b243ea972747bb0cdaaefcbb0a22a5fed85882d9bb8fBlock Operator
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