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 1302740 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1302872 epoch_slot_no: 6872 block_no: 1302678 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1350 time: 2018-07-22 11:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9a3e3b3bd534f32362bbf2447e46538d0858b5f7de6aed682b6487a6e3cfc37dBlock Operator
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