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 1303370 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1303502 epoch_slot_no: 7502 block_no: 1303308 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2962 time: 2018-07-22 15:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40a5a06c4c1af91c3f231612c6f0fa4ea46981d628ca5c4b3db09bdb917ff65cBlock Operator
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