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 1318803 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1318936 epoch_slot_no: 1336 block_no: 1318740 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2018-07-26 05:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x217d5472b66778b993749e4295c3db32a5cb9ec8dc112fb1101120ae163eb1f1Block Operator
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