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 1294804 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1294937 epoch_slot_no: 20537 block_no: 1294743 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1913 time: 2018-07-20 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfbaa1033c36606222253f7b39945806fc34a0a83941230dcf7797317ff54531aBlock Operator
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