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 1324638 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1324772 epoch_slot_no: 7172 block_no: 1324575 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2442 time: 2018-07-27 13:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0dc1d2dc51bdf6d20f344f1f3dafb6425d016cc936a4db40915a70fadabe5941Block Operator
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