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 1294760 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1294893 epoch_slot_no: 20493 block_no: 1294699 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1659 time: 2018-07-20 15:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0bf11b4eb46c36a4c4a576d0d687602d089295c6f5c0c6a6f3fc4ac0c283596eBlock Operator
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