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 1306595 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1306727 epoch_slot_no: 10727 block_no: 1306533 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1020 time: 2018-07-23 09:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2db302bc13b24a95cf249b6f6029d1b63b9d6d8ea032669fd3330517e028e4eaBlock Operator
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