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 1324504 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1324637 epoch_slot_no: 7037 block_no: 1324441 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1752 time: 2018-07-27 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef93de1ba6f92369a8693c81187e07f133ad7d65e49c815d99f0d610f6052476Block Operator
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