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 1299953 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1300085 epoch_slot_no: 4085 block_no: 1299891 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-07-21 20:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdabde0742459b1ff692342e5ba7be5c78f713a046861b43bf6ae7705428412c0Block Operator
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