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 1305610 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1305742 epoch_slot_no: 9742 block_no: 1305548 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2018-07-23 03:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb66d37c18a366e01f80dd0a06e2ba9338e89e85ea0447da39f9aeb971cc8c00eBlock Operator
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