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 1320665 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1320798 epoch_slot_no: 3198 block_no: 1320602 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1394 time: 2018-07-26 15:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x08b721e08efe5658705b13c3be1d2e8d30babb9a54ab8c6033ad3dcc2687ae82Block Operator
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