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 1319209 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1319342 epoch_slot_no: 1742 block_no: 1319146 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1565 time: 2018-07-26 07:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2a496545095f5b1c0ee012b9d43e1d1ddec85f0e6b72c3a9592481dc9121784bBlock Operator
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