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 1303516 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1303648 epoch_slot_no: 7648 block_no: 1303454 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1413 time: 2018-07-22 16:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xecdf2b75ecee96595910e4a2acf9cab649722f419dec2d2a15d34a94bf3583f9Block Operator
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