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 1294519 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1294652 epoch_slot_no: 20252 block_no: 1294458 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2894 time: 2018-07-20 14:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5626b7da25272995489c5e228c4dc7143e9fee89314b99e0fb6c46a7c7a28ec7Block Operator
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