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 1316824 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1316957 epoch_slot_no: 20957 block_no: 1316762 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2111 time: 2018-07-25 18:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x54d79f69a389101160b737207acfa1d506fabb92498d63b6b7881aa8dd5f24d5Block Operator
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