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 1309129 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1309262 epoch_slot_no: 13262 block_no: 1309067 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1166 time: 2018-07-23 23:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd9d32b4a1b022a33eace0f218d777a7cc4e37d903d9a56c4a95804d2de8e658dBlock Operator
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