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 1309952 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1310085 epoch_slot_no: 14085 block_no: 1309890 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2238 time: 2018-07-24 03:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e808e104ebbefe376828b59f297d948ada34c2a4ae5c6b45450dce54437e5c7Block Operator
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