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 1306474 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1306606 epoch_slot_no: 10606 block_no: 1306412 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1024 time: 2018-07-23 08:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x560bbce9c9ac8552ddcdea4db626e352d679c1ffc0ae3f008210521e329c9ca2Block Operator
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