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 1300852 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1300984 epoch_slot_no: 4984 block_no: 1300790 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1421 time: 2018-07-22 01:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd360c9e4d7329d4dbf5da8f9d4458f4a70073c3743d6446cb3d92f511bdf473dBlock Operator
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