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 1300492 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1300624 epoch_slot_no: 4624 block_no: 1300430 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1524 time: 2018-07-21 23:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ce955c5afcb7de5310fc2010c9425ed46b2ea349acbff7d560eaeb20c4b2e37Block Operator
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