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 1306565 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1306697 epoch_slot_no: 10697 block_no: 1306503 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3795 time: 2018-07-23 09:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xffd385bf36d79b261c2aeaa51a74fa66b206394d717c39a07d47232104e76f39Block Operator
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