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 1293411 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1293544 epoch_slot_no: 19144 block_no: 1293350 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1391 time: 2018-07-20 08:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x299baf394ad8df8fbf65a6f3ed51ab27753108ae7fa83644fe178d05d5bde4d4Block Operator
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