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 1293394 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1293527 epoch_slot_no: 19127 block_no: 1293333 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1381 time: 2018-07-20 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f45855fed305cd094ad4f99ba625b144ceee5ade42a8d0c4aa5c605eebcc90aBlock Operator
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