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 1320687 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1320820 epoch_slot_no: 3220 block_no: 1320624 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3563 time: 2018-07-26 15:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x41dc3d56ab2e85113f3bf84d909709f5e36c5d8092b3ce9caa6f7db97dc3254eBlock Operator
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