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 1292493 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1292626 epoch_slot_no: 18226 block_no: 1292432 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-20 03:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb73298a26b6d67c96dcbb99a0b1126314fadbd994f6293d66f96408a26a00e99Block Operator
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