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 1307714 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1307847 epoch_slot_no: 11847 block_no: 1307652 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1194 time: 2018-07-23 15:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d3588995beb14a0dfb185ec5c8cb662c01f95500cc6293acc74e713ebb53732Block Operator
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