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 1318137 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1318270 epoch_slot_no: 670 block_no: 1318074 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1476 time: 2018-07-26 01:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd883bd3fc97236302b0a54a717095f743f9c384946294062e9dc8d83a6c7dddBlock Operator
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