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 1316944 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1317077 epoch_slot_no: 21077 block_no: 1316882 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1205 time: 2018-07-25 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeabfe728b77e8b5bd6a00b4ed19fd486f6450d0c5968f06ed2db3eb463e9cc32Block Operator
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