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 1299935 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1300067 epoch_slot_no: 4067 block_no: 1299873 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1378 time: 2018-07-21 20:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd343aa8409d2d306c2a3a99b55cbefa60dbe71b1d5bac3b6b9fe80f54e5a9338Block Operator
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