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 1304011 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1304143 epoch_slot_no: 8143 block_no: 1303949 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1155 time: 2018-07-22 18:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80580675514f8a7edfab22668abe7c1ce355084ff1ec6b68934ea84797bfa44fBlock Operator
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