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 1303354 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1303486 epoch_slot_no: 7486 block_no: 1303292 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2066 time: 2018-07-22 15:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe8649320f8d557a61f19bb668df3de1c11e5d6689ec8f0dd9ee9e753aa6bc656Block Operator
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