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 1309459 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1309592 epoch_slot_no: 13592 block_no: 1309397 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 985 time: 2018-07-24 01:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09b46714c4cda2bd1d9fc6a42a3a1f7de1cc6201a5ddd1aa8bcdb12ca7d19fc4Block Operator
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