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 1300670 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1300802 epoch_slot_no: 4802 block_no: 1300608 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1264 time: 2018-07-22 00:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1fb9ca55b117e52fe509a33b47ae4e598bb6976423a93d8d8be16eecaf7f49f1Block Operator
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