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 1308471 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1308604 epoch_slot_no: 12604 block_no: 1308409 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1371 time: 2018-07-23 19:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcff7e4948ad3b5e78e51177dffce809008fdf34581ea3876f9b74d586e71d5d5Block Operator
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