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 1293274 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1293407 epoch_slot_no: 19007 block_no: 1293213 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2090 time: 2018-07-20 07:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8edecd284d36c3b6581cbdc8f8c1a5343d37ccab65e4e036c8d8a1cb348b7853Block Operator
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