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 1306414 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1306546 epoch_slot_no: 10546 block_no: 1306352 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1562 time: 2018-07-23 08:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd0e599dad050e0d3e689067faefef56affa97fa7c8de418a1743a0d4b5857e65Block Operator
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