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 1317485 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1317617 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 1317422 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1842 time: 2018-07-25 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd55a399c5f36a10e4caf1ebc38be3a6f2a8e5c4e171a5428723f23666cc3d8eBlock Operator
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