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 1305395 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1305527 epoch_slot_no: 9527 block_no: 1305333 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1385 time: 2018-07-23 02:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f66153c883ea6632d7e2eed05df9f1db749f3785056c45c364020d5af087aebBlock Operator
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