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 1294673 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1294806 epoch_slot_no: 20406 block_no: 1294612 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2018-07-20 15:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c1c0305139bd34c4831c82b5b3339f3daca84a689c673fa0a9bb8eabbe01bbcBlock Operator
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