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 1294980 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1295113 epoch_slot_no: 20713 block_no: 1294919 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-20 16:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x30325bef26f84d6dbc77574a8f7d01dd19fe81295911079f724511a8e66b63f4Block Operator
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