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 1306325 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1306457 epoch_slot_no: 10457 block_no: 1306263 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1205 time: 2018-07-23 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5592465e2e2ef9c60cfed05a278c73e119b677b6827af58cd9be6bac611a0c84Block Operator
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