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 1303535 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1303667 epoch_slot_no: 7667 block_no: 1303473 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 985 time: 2018-07-22 16:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c2aa3aa30052cb4a648f809e4c6fe1e4e7f8ee1bdf22f875287901e7e99d3a2Block Operator
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