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 1309130 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1309263 epoch_slot_no: 13263 block_no: 1309068 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-07-23 23:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x30ad968f3560c3d8eaf0153be70f8d530500d6ad0f03a1a4d3b8afcdac8cdb89Block Operator
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