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 1321940 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1322073 epoch_slot_no: 4473 block_no: 1321877 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1708 time: 2018-07-26 22:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5a6f6e967e9296aea460262500e435d04a8b896e3062a4f06dc83acb7cebc77Block Operator
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