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 1305815 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1305947 epoch_slot_no: 9947 block_no: 1305753 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1556 time: 2018-07-23 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22683f35bbe14d4209fb5f939a9fb1231e7b7578b81bb1fd05bf6c49a8aed493Block Operator
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