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 1322441 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1322574 epoch_slot_no: 4974 block_no: 1322378 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-07-27 01:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6bf7a52e162affbb761e461392e675e511f48a9b7b966b6854bcac1a70ac03fBlock Operator
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