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 1301060 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1301192 epoch_slot_no: 5192 block_no: 1300998 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 984 time: 2018-07-22 02:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdde418de502a70de383faea8922cb81e9112063c2ada49c77b02a7c419a8d9d4Block Operator
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