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 1300206 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1300338 epoch_slot_no: 4338 block_no: 1300144 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1530 time: 2018-07-21 21:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40622ce830bc4800ed7742f3ca137b4aa3532d1cf4ce4bf776eda9ea7fc828d1Block Operator
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