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 1298306 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1298438 epoch_slot_no: 2438 block_no: 1298244 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1718 time: 2018-07-21 11:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a599d5cdca1c65bf8d9ed5c9c649a3c9452b1f1d68f91f76ab5ea54722b80beBlock Operator
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