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 1307561 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1307694 epoch_slot_no: 11694 block_no: 1307499 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1568 time: 2018-07-23 14:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xca2e8aaca915aebec6290df6497598375fd7ce06464f0dee14c1ae0ce1b345bfBlock Operator
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