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 1302814 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1302946 epoch_slot_no: 6946 block_no: 1302752 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1447 time: 2018-07-22 12:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6face5d4965e6f3ad644c210fe66ae66a44df58a70c211ac40a1df672080a6fdBlock Operator
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