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 1299830 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1299962 epoch_slot_no: 3962 block_no: 1299768 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1570 time: 2018-07-21 19:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x393626d6c0b55004f92c22d4e2e0d59433e67c8bd6315ce209966422dfb436e0Block Operator
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