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 1303201 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1303333 epoch_slot_no: 7333 block_no: 1303139 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-07-22 14:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9dfa9b40a5f428943df2ef0a4a75437a2bde36353ba0bb0b152bdaf31b46f033Block Operator
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