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 1318916 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1319049 epoch_slot_no: 1449 block_no: 1318853 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-07-26 05:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x72cf5709465e5fb044c36a0691f3025dc7b1ad98e4722a848d4fc4b58231fda9Block Operator
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