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 1304150 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1304282 epoch_slot_no: 8282 block_no: 1304088 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2018-07-22 19:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e33b33009ba7bf31a36566e3cb4de7cbfe576a04abb37418739105d4fabfb82Block Operator
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