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 1322749 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1322882 epoch_slot_no: 5282 block_no: 1322686 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1166 time: 2018-07-27 03:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed61e0699d4eb4266c6726c8d76cac1709a3e5f99f6832e152d1c4479aff911cBlock Operator
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