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 1299260 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1299392 epoch_slot_no: 3392 block_no: 1299198 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1559 time: 2018-07-21 16:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4c1b7f3ee81a8e9c1ee89b16d227bbaf8f426b2e51c5c57b63592f901da3597Block Operator
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