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 1303984 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1304116 epoch_slot_no: 8116 block_no: 1303922 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-07-22 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc400e6c8a0c49c48177297e242af92529ba11e4c1d7b3592aaf4a1925dda9c5Block Operator
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