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 1302620 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1302752 epoch_slot_no: 6752 block_no: 1302558 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2018-07-22 11:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c378e1a3d10a7e3e9d6a41123810c95009d2cba862b7874cf768ac5d1f28b43Block Operator
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