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 1304689 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1304821 epoch_slot_no: 8821 block_no: 1304627 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1019 time: 2018-07-22 22:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e0eb37fc571132890eb59f12e284f2923f2a2c6b7053ac7ce071b306354ae8aBlock Operator
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