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 1293917 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1294050 epoch_slot_no: 19650 block_no: 1293856 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1112 time: 2018-07-20 10:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd3bc672e23355a679f83a2ede340f79ebdb2c23f6224bca48cb9742c5c1532afBlock Operator
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