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 1308290 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1308423 epoch_slot_no: 12423 block_no: 1308228 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1384 time: 2018-07-23 18:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1096204ce1fc99e69c59069cabf5128ffd8f88532ba26828257b28c59fe1bb2Block Operator
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