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 61306 Details
Epoch: 2 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 61327 epoch_slot_no: 18127 block_no: 61302 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1027 time: 2017-10-08 02:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bc4ae95965f9273be35c68c705e78bfd137bbbebb0ca9ae5c4eb6b05ce65be2Block Operator
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