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 1306321 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1306453 epoch_slot_no: 10453 block_no: 1306259 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2464 time: 2018-07-23 07:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a40fd1e512af9cb86bedeaa823cb48da676b4a841718557c0f2e7088faeb0afBlock Operator
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