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 1308709 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1308842 epoch_slot_no: 12842 block_no: 1308647 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3000 time: 2018-07-23 21:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x426e93327e70ec3e5c691daed53121cf8fe777f09e170f38cebe50b52ca189eaBlock Operator
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