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 1308279 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1308412 epoch_slot_no: 12412 block_no: 1308217 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1116 time: 2018-07-23 18:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5962784789febe13ac86eab3964851a0af7b5cc37cf2ea4d3a6c03b97223f36cBlock Operator
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