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 1306277 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1306409 epoch_slot_no: 10409 block_no: 1306215 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1752 time: 2018-07-23 07:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b0fe10ce581f573faf04d45330f8d99e5f921544ce2db43c1c1cac668320449Block Operator
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