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 1319119 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1319252 epoch_slot_no: 1652 block_no: 1319056 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1569 time: 2018-07-26 06:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ec4dd23ee1ac9d562e4335d032d5778446a362a858aa697627d8fb9fe2f354fBlock Operator
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