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 1306392 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1306524 epoch_slot_no: 10524 block_no: 1306330 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1748 time: 2018-07-23 08:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9611ed8dc029763d117697c3f5805461c619b1b18b88c9cf686cb3c5b50ed91eBlock Operator
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