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 1310884 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1311017 epoch_slot_no: 15017 block_no: 1310822 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1529 time: 2018-07-24 09:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0016f4e18c42850aa25ed23442d1e886b8f483e8b836c715a83a3e2c35d775bcBlock Operator
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