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 1324474 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1324607 epoch_slot_no: 7007 block_no: 1324411 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1798 time: 2018-07-27 12:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0cbeddfea6f96bd05a0a5a43e5eac9f0a34bae7ba1605bc1aeea3631f8edb400Block Operator
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