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 1300280 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1300412 epoch_slot_no: 4412 block_no: 1300218 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 909 time: 2018-07-21 22:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba56f102a7bbb3c0efcc84ecb29cfe8a011e2bdbded7e5f1f90de1cf6ddb6745Block Operator
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