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 1294470 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1294603 epoch_slot_no: 20203 block_no: 1294409 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-20 13:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb372fec72dba52ed4fa54952a1dfe3547f8bf48eb5d4d0c753f467ac6b9361fbBlock Operator
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