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 1300868 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1301000 epoch_slot_no: 5000 block_no: 1300806 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2063 time: 2018-07-22 01:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e1f26f0b0dd85fefc07c45d2d9ad9a34bfd7752f10c2cc09864f831ba5bf285Block Operator
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