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 1294864 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1294997 epoch_slot_no: 20597 block_no: 1294803 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2458 time: 2018-07-20 16:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x35e7a09c9ce0dcc09a1c388d4c2fab3a7e14ff2bbf48dc5614bbfee67425fd7dBlock Operator
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