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 1293074 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1293207 epoch_slot_no: 18807 block_no: 1293013 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2018-07-20 06:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6d5e6d2ebf533c6a2f5955f12c0a4ac2397a28b98cfbf8f51611e037b7f386bBlock Operator
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