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 1307822 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1307955 epoch_slot_no: 11955 block_no: 1307760 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1379 time: 2018-07-23 16:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xccd239d895389df438cdc72cf9166e4fd1a1d89893e7f6b05be29db3813d99a6Block Operator
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