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 1325914 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1326048 epoch_slot_no: 8448 block_no: 1325851 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-07-27 20:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7caa7f9dd1ce0702ef20c0a19878b7f8bdaa1238b41ba74dc4e9064ed57eeb4Block Operator
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