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 1309729 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1309862 epoch_slot_no: 13862 block_no: 1309667 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 984 time: 2018-07-24 02:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf140b7cbadaaa7fc46b837948784f0c59c70102142c3e9945f346cf779044448Block Operator
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