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 1300175 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1300307 epoch_slot_no: 4307 block_no: 1300113 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1741 time: 2018-07-21 21:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e93e0baa2f001ef1e3c128cf4e0f5a7054bd7520224314fe6c9df948bf6b33fBlock Operator
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