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 1294932 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1295065 epoch_slot_no: 20665 block_no: 1294871 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2088 time: 2018-07-20 16:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x26955d5fb1dd20d12e8aa34653db2b758e090d170e9c38488ced6125e5b58ab2Block Operator
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