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 1322377 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1322510 epoch_slot_no: 4910 block_no: 1322314 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1434 time: 2018-07-27 01:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x341f1ca7efb1377dc4a40ab0168511951b4f4e82d5926321d0f5a806512d9a6cBlock Operator
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