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 1295175 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1295308 epoch_slot_no: 20908 block_no: 1295114 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2018-07-20 17:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe9960758c6b4339851cfe7d6de3f82a3fa5ae6b748539d99b0123df89689fa48Block Operator
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