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 1298300 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1298432 epoch_slot_no: 2432 block_no: 1298238 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2920 time: 2018-07-21 11:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe2c7ad52d140bf429f43385333ffa068264f32f46ebbabd30a510ccc19fccce1Block Operator
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