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 1293229 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1293362 epoch_slot_no: 18962 block_no: 1293168 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-20 07:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd13981b36d1f0ce4447ebda4a7c017926bacc18f5c8d1211df6b18aaf02d45a2Block Operator
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