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 1306231 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1306363 epoch_slot_no: 10363 block_no: 1306169 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1752 time: 2018-07-23 07:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1931dcc4d25e5097d72ae5c3daf9b6cf7d8272e00c548ff796ea65575d0da7bcBlock Operator
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