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 1304992 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1305124 epoch_slot_no: 9124 block_no: 1304930 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1915 time: 2018-07-23 00:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31d1890e86d61f3dcda4e2185b12896c84e220243de8d5e137c7eedaf04da227Block Operator
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