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 1293019 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1293152 epoch_slot_no: 18752 block_no: 1292958 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2443 time: 2018-07-20 05:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x64a679bcb68f953383d4fa5bfe48541dbadd2f1bdc4a68049a0e625bd2910124Block Operator
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