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 1306428 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1306560 epoch_slot_no: 10560 block_no: 1306366 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5721 time: 2018-07-23 08:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf8816bfca69b64e3e45aa55c5b26f5a5741f3fb82380b0b2f656c801e98efd9aBlock Operator
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