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 1302286 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1302418 epoch_slot_no: 6418 block_no: 1302224 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1886 time: 2018-07-22 09:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb65564c72579838475c42d79c4f5d6c6f03034ac48ed96d0f38fbaa8654d3e8Block Operator
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