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 1300580 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1300712 epoch_slot_no: 4712 block_no: 1300518 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-07-21 23:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x12607b354230f89b8dc68b5eccf6bea433519af640dcb62062cf4da599d43173Block Operator
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