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 1317757 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1317889 epoch_slot_no: 289 block_no: 1317694 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1833 time: 2018-07-25 23:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5be335f5a07896ccf84b88ac72518da8b4760bc528585702f58c33f44cc4188bBlock Operator
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