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 1322331 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1322464 epoch_slot_no: 4864 block_no: 1322268 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-07-27 00:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfcefdf51377a5d4cd8ccf9d1e3ba2092557420dcaf71f83ecfc2243bbd8f3b24Block Operator
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