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 1294869 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1295002 epoch_slot_no: 20602 block_no: 1294808 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3075 time: 2018-07-20 16:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24f98d67ac46b395482d7e9db38db8655924783bcaf6df0cd9fc50a0926fa133Block Operator
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