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 1308950 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1309083 epoch_slot_no: 13083 block_no: 1308888 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1525 time: 2018-07-23 22:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e58186a50018340d55fbd8670c1d9fee3c7af1f6b4d9fe1659af9146c7799ceBlock Operator
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