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 1298166 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1298298 epoch_slot_no: 2298 block_no: 1298104 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1304 time: 2018-07-21 10:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ca3c012bd3e50ebb402de9b9e98c1debb3b951997b08b205898f76e900d7b87Block Operator
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