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 1304270 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1304402 epoch_slot_no: 8402 block_no: 1304208 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2963 time: 2018-07-22 20:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb657f062629578dceb4c590455d2a7e807f68c207a97a42dbea0a56d78d0453fBlock Operator
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