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 1303000 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1303132 epoch_slot_no: 7132 block_no: 1302938 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-07-22 13:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4205d7a37e676d7dde3d8efcd28b38ee5c4a1f24d9c9061aabcea9ac2fd6e8e7Block Operator
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