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 1322974 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1323107 epoch_slot_no: 5507 block_no: 1322911 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1525 time: 2018-07-27 04:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe42fd2e8cf48e05f700d53a4a122a958eb8c7965357cbd11309038c3307d5672Block Operator
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