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 1322565 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1322698 epoch_slot_no: 5098 block_no: 1322502 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1430 time: 2018-07-27 02:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0606db06faf4c882c8e138ed3d075fb2d29f8fbf318ff36b7103630bf4d50d1eBlock Operator
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