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 1309295 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1309428 epoch_slot_no: 13428 block_no: 1309233 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2018-07-24 00:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe3f1afb7308f8533463df8687382c43e587ce88b638ec390862c02f5bdaa92efBlock Operator
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