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 1318310 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1318443 epoch_slot_no: 843 block_no: 1318247 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1796 time: 2018-07-26 02:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfb9f549f6168bbd14489f1c34f68dc2911d00e1443d6d9b205dde8d01d41ef71Block Operator
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