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 1303707 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1303839 epoch_slot_no: 7839 block_no: 1303645 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1401 time: 2018-07-22 17:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7557e9ebe1f387b4fc40ee2eeb951de36f82e4186bdc7f81a23af9cb3eb2fc77Block Operator
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