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 1310044 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1310177 epoch_slot_no: 14177 block_no: 1309982 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1626 time: 2018-07-24 04:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb1958634469b2fe12c3b8be70933bd595e930ed34f8d7dc93ada70b1f3f2f0c4Block Operator
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