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 1320761 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1320894 epoch_slot_no: 3294 block_no: 1320698 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2300 time: 2018-07-26 16:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b3509ca1e6e58297a7b1ba761f15a55ec1dd2c0f3b5ec3913fb5c39eac457acBlock Operator
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