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 1300342 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1300474 epoch_slot_no: 4474 block_no: 1300280 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2072 time: 2018-07-21 22:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a78ee39b7f351ebc86bfd21c1c4d4689de9eae766bb394cf15be9b7ae6934cbBlock Operator
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