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 1305750 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1305882 epoch_slot_no: 9882 block_no: 1305688 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-23 04:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3d7bc69cceca3dee82d05cbc94113eac09d58822ca66ae99b118a1aa45ff4bcfBlock Operator
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