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 1324167 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1324300 epoch_slot_no: 6700 block_no: 1324104 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-07-27 10:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xee1e5fbf4411a28b0a08664976f847b4d50310c22ee7fa1bb926e2570535f42fBlock Operator
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