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 1303116 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1303248 epoch_slot_no: 7248 block_no: 1303054 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1353 time: 2018-07-22 14:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa19872880a228e853cfd9b3117a871b3ac948cda0d114cce1061f3ffc26b7605Block Operator
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