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 1294873 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1295006 epoch_slot_no: 20606 block_no: 1294812 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1392 time: 2018-07-20 16:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda2cfe0659de56c27cdf7f21443a8e9a3651ae2784e034b1fd71c12e4702359fBlock Operator
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