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 1294266 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1294399 epoch_slot_no: 19999 block_no: 1294205 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1280 time: 2018-07-20 12:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc836214b03f85f1e22bb8524d75525080f8c4fc04aa40cc138db81090e785401Block Operator
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