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 1318104 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1318236 epoch_slot_no: 636 block_no: 1318041 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2018-07-26 01:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdc953afb9e96743673bb7bb6fc6b3e9724ac95f2a9b1e3be329fc902a0231584Block Operator
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