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 1317586 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1317718 epoch_slot_no: 118 block_no: 1317523 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1028 time: 2018-07-25 22:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd9e4a31c05ab3c077b3a46b95e94cb91dd7e627c36d628abaa8816210619e6b0Block Operator
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