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 1305020 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1305152 epoch_slot_no: 9152 block_no: 1304958 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1926 time: 2018-07-23 00:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x821a85c04a7a6db2b6f75001a874ec823b242a77878dbf0908cf915ec65dd280Block Operator
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