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 1316678 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1316811 epoch_slot_no: 20811 block_no: 1316616 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1280 time: 2018-07-25 17:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd59b0f49952d9a7e82c0defefe174c3c9c4a78ee1927b18da08b8ebaebd8ef42Block Operator
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