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 1319614 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1319747 epoch_slot_no: 2147 block_no: 1319551 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1027 time: 2018-07-26 09:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5b8dfac7f48692be8207bcbdef9ceda0ebb4e6e20ad9b31a68eb01e4f309a2aBlock Operator
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