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 1319224 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1319357 epoch_slot_no: 1757 block_no: 1319161 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2013 time: 2018-07-26 07:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x471ac4fe728ab3fc5474c7148051b7d11b9c955ae1bf43e991df3df82a769f34Block Operator
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