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 1294507 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1294640 epoch_slot_no: 20240 block_no: 1294446 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1381 time: 2018-07-20 14:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3bca10fc1a6ee14af00851d6fb17fe2f1e98b53fd2626c1ce992c6a3d2153ce6Block Operator
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