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 1303257 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1303389 epoch_slot_no: 7389 block_no: 1303195 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1710 time: 2018-07-22 14:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x535d7bf92800bc9d81fc350e34858b063163241e3db794457c4fdc2ecf220119Block Operator
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