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 1300085 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1300217 epoch_slot_no: 4217 block_no: 1300023 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1387 time: 2018-07-21 21:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x435dc8e5e2c1c8935d994f63d9c1512a8e95ec1d2f38d03bdef1d9d1dac81d18Block Operator
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