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 1304179 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1304311 epoch_slot_no: 8311 block_no: 1304117 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1170 time: 2018-07-22 19:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78ac93613e8ad06a49300a048e8e12c98bc8ba657e4a1da32d1137d33e34bc90Block Operator
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