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 1320709 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1320842 epoch_slot_no: 3242 block_no: 1320646 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1743 time: 2018-07-26 15:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1ad6fe96094461c1b4c655b15b52bdfaa47d50363e774ca6f572b3d3f8cb11eBlock Operator
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