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 1308394 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1308527 epoch_slot_no: 12527 block_no: 1308332 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1020 time: 2018-07-23 19:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x44c8775321ceb41b9cbdd4a82bdb885538da7da1be719f59e8d8f352a0f4cae6Block Operator
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