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 1310339 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1310472 epoch_slot_no: 14472 block_no: 1310277 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1241 time: 2018-07-24 06:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc16c44c19c027ac0bb89f8e226811f26ee75ebf0cbb12c5b97ac21d9eee1ad69Block Operator
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