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 1309610 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1309743 epoch_slot_no: 13743 block_no: 1309548 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1428 time: 2018-07-24 02:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x809b91eaf01b7028863c2517ea44e14e85518f0f5e161210a7d4c5e0878959e8Block Operator
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