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 1300626 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1300758 epoch_slot_no: 4758 block_no: 1300564 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1445 time: 2018-07-22 00:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x44ed45b0344f366fd332bf469b20292f9f1891204187c05d1842902b05785601Block Operator
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