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 1308281 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1308414 epoch_slot_no: 12414 block_no: 1308219 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2068 time: 2018-07-23 18:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x207f0e33f117e8925d58a4396001b0de2f2213950a23adcd56ede80fee0669e1Block Operator
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