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 1308993 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1309126 epoch_slot_no: 13126 block_no: 1308931 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-07-23 22:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x930639138c6c88807538a9dbf3307a8d955b0f9c235a2ca70a04042acbe0b0f1Block Operator
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