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 1301167 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1301299 epoch_slot_no: 5299 block_no: 1301105 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-07-22 03:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x01ae393ce4dcd59e225f2684e3ae209ff0b8e9e17d88dd8654831a498e85101eBlock Operator
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