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 1304525 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1304657 epoch_slot_no: 8657 block_no: 1304463 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1480 time: 2018-07-22 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0013f76cd9aa1dae040c30b4d9e7d9564e11ca3f0749a428a7250910e93e6751Block Operator
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