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 1305594 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1305726 epoch_slot_no: 9726 block_no: 1305532 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2434 time: 2018-07-23 03:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28d499308517faa709868bd2a1c04da099b6e406f6e69de8a1e67036b1638f32Block Operator
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