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 1300493 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1300625 epoch_slot_no: 4625 block_no: 1300431 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-07-21 23:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6b7d7a319fdde81c97ff1a7a7b96199ea329c9568c5a912785f7e7d5a465869Block Operator
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