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 1318984 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1319117 epoch_slot_no: 1517 block_no: 1318921 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 947 time: 2018-07-26 06:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a02cbd6da2e0295edf2cb1ace0be661d2c198c0868b4355f4fa23bb7fadc073Block Operator
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