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 1306685 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1306817 epoch_slot_no: 10817 block_no: 1306623 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3180 time: 2018-07-23 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfbd9f8c9764c3849836da6acff8cd3918c27fb9a61ed211d0625c9f0bfbfcd61Block Operator
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