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 1293146 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1293279 epoch_slot_no: 18879 block_no: 1293085 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1456 time: 2018-07-20 06:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa21e45d5d78f327497c8db4f5ac0203ad6981d83ef6a65e3d8188a39b2649aadBlock Operator
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