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 1303005 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1303137 epoch_slot_no: 7137 block_no: 1302943 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1356 time: 2018-07-22 13:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x828b94ca6553aff959b5cedc208cc30e4b64ffabd32007eb4e4fdf0ff7750c8aBlock Operator
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