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 1307310 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1307443 epoch_slot_no: 11443 block_no: 1307248 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1391 time: 2018-07-23 13:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x47c71e6481c50cbbfeadf8bac6a4a56ab7742bc2004fef1aac4d3e2de7c6b65dBlock Operator
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