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 1304634 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1304766 epoch_slot_no: 8766 block_no: 1304572 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1391 time: 2018-07-22 22:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x20362cb3f3c42fd52639c92a10780f9f02becfaa8b01630b27747d3a98d10703Block Operator
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