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 1306489 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1306621 epoch_slot_no: 10621 block_no: 1306427 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2195 time: 2018-07-23 08:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x891c3b68ad3cffee1db0616a5f2d710f8dd8f9ced227c83a3aacf2ef47ab671bBlock Operator
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