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 1306850 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1306982 epoch_slot_no: 10982 block_no: 1306788 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1562 time: 2018-07-23 10:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81a9ad5a9eb51667201ca05da7da2dd1a7da18e81f93ede4609f437eae16ae9eBlock Operator
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