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 1320986 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1321119 epoch_slot_no: 3519 block_no: 1320923 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1111 time: 2018-07-26 17:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ab32ad2d0ac025453a95c2a721583a6734b498f44ad1f3996bb59179eb71179Block Operator
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