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 1306914 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1307046 epoch_slot_no: 11046 block_no: 1306852 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1116 time: 2018-07-23 11:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8147a6e1ca228299b9dbac72b38e458504a24f47e083c51ae9d8b745ec328002Block Operator
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