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 1306377 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1306509 epoch_slot_no: 10509 block_no: 1306315 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2195 time: 2018-07-23 08:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x878499f323222ff2b412d1a62e2741c9ac412a522571c377e9ab0a44d7f31277Block Operator
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