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 1298165 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1298297 epoch_slot_no: 2297 block_no: 1298103 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1027 time: 2018-07-21 10:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58fd8cd9d38566313d5e6fa99195983df1b0ac4e725accd35202f57534f50b3eBlock Operator
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