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 1326819 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1326953 epoch_slot_no: 9353 block_no: 1326756 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1190 time: 2018-07-28 01:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2030df67fae39db0a5e7ee90754e14e5e6c8345e9fef3834ed082a64c8cd3b3aBlock Operator
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