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 1326742 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1326876 epoch_slot_no: 9276 block_no: 1326679 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1108 time: 2018-07-28 01:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6b36b2e2cb78f67c142d04bb30b46ed096de12030d4d4b8b0fa6799b5042c5bBlock Operator
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