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 1299005 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1299137 epoch_slot_no: 3137 block_no: 1298943 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1204 time: 2018-07-21 15:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42a8d9bb90bf76497552822001854ab3dadb79222db0cf306b2c1f60756ffcf6Block Operator
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