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 1320631 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1320764 epoch_slot_no: 3164 block_no: 1320568 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1529 time: 2018-07-26 15:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5288d07d7423fed6c9467b7db95892aa0bb6341b18689ce90eed5c71db5e09f5Block Operator
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