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 1306990 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1307122 epoch_slot_no: 11122 block_no: 1306928 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1190 time: 2018-07-23 11:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaf65064faef4a0dc842528fdfac1804977b7a9be6769517c84ce4b6494e99e02Block Operator
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