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 1305440 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1305572 epoch_slot_no: 9572 block_no: 1305378 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1392 time: 2018-07-23 02:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c5e31eecd1e9740c747b86f00ce30c651fa975ca60357a4177849f9da9a1c7cBlock Operator
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