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 1324234 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1324367 epoch_slot_no: 6767 block_no: 1324171 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1349 time: 2018-07-27 11:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x07ce329f9ecb42074ab7ab2342fc709390e46d96cf7ae79dbe97c15559dc72aeBlock Operator
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