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 1302605 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1302737 epoch_slot_no: 6737 block_no: 1302543 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2429 time: 2018-07-22 11:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6289bd6e128c898e7c06d519c2a8b35b6599c076bd130b9ca39d7ed2fdf94f00Block Operator
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