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 1328542 Details
Epoch: 61 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1328676 epoch_slot_no: 11076 block_no: 1328479 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-28 11:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1368391cf73197dffb1cd602619ab4fc61fc6c764c0a9706f3f88f71be8b078cBlock Operator
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