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 1305465 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1305597 epoch_slot_no: 9597 block_no: 1305403 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-23 03:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6dc5e09228464da1ba10f7f3c28e40f0fb20f6d27e458a54bb2ddef7ef742bebBlock Operator
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