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 1294848 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1294981 epoch_slot_no: 20581 block_no: 1294787 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 944 time: 2018-07-20 16:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x729bd8f237060f866ee2aa6dbc000669f610c4be3f81fccc8eff4ea5812f5fb8Block Operator
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