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 1306353 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1306485 epoch_slot_no: 10485 block_no: 1306291 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1391 time: 2018-07-23 07:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9be394fb01040da2d1a5591dd9b521d6cc57daa7f718fea9532d0381bb44358eBlock Operator
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