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 1294297 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1294430 epoch_slot_no: 20030 block_no: 1294236 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2359 time: 2018-07-20 13:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x50d856a7f3aa4c3782028d6547ea508b058a726cc06e320c69cf0ba1a6e770a7Block Operator
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