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 1316688 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1316821 epoch_slot_no: 20821 block_no: 1316626 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1558 time: 2018-07-25 17:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc476bf463f9f81b2feb145c444d6cdc63061ec0654b2a696890bc5bad5c30472Block Operator
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