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 1300220 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1300352 epoch_slot_no: 4352 block_no: 1300158 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 985 time: 2018-07-21 21:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe260e9cc06aee22ddc1e2a3c141d918a04b31ea999333c26a3856a816cdf947dBlock Operator
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