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 1318488 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1318621 epoch_slot_no: 1021 block_no: 1318425 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2018-07-26 03:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae5fa2cef60eb64e5c2a467d7cbbd35184ad4c7a93424a2693537738ff57827dBlock Operator
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