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 1300873 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1301005 epoch_slot_no: 5005 block_no: 1300811 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-07-22 01:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf3c7b46ca92b80ff4a6e0305cdd07ebabad0be0d0a3c0f8282183f3c393e5531Block Operator
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