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 1292273 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1292406 epoch_slot_no: 18006 block_no: 1292212 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1629 time: 2018-07-20 01:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae6ecbfa5eef9264c3dfbced59f879ab04a5ba87268623474aec4833d8bf2632Block Operator
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