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 1306609 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1306741 epoch_slot_no: 10741 block_no: 1306547 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2620 time: 2018-07-23 09:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x348e1a76e892e953b87ca46ded0dda374d5dfa715a2f2d4af19fe17a1039cb2eBlock Operator
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