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 1302919 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1303051 epoch_slot_no: 7051 block_no: 1302857 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1266 time: 2018-07-22 12:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe619a5c7de09117ffe554e92cc65f71e92dc20cf861a91897c29c1cd8c3cfb58Block Operator
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