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 1323659 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1323792 epoch_slot_no: 6192 block_no: 1323596 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-07-27 08:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x39544fca2e2e5a71c76b72dad33f695969c00d52f534fd88918319414e1b6c03Block Operator
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