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 1299980 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1300112 epoch_slot_no: 4112 block_no: 1299918 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1462 time: 2018-07-21 20:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x19ab351a88b5f7d659e9322c6d15f289715221ae551a2d873c15a3f888f704a7Block Operator
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