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 1304960 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1305092 epoch_slot_no: 9092 block_no: 1304898 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1918 time: 2018-07-23 00:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd9b3d06d3299d74c4d6a2650538362c85df5bcb41e52a0d0463faa1ed2a98643Block Operator
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