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 1295284 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1295417 epoch_slot_no: 21017 block_no: 1295223 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 944 time: 2018-07-20 18:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8468225628611deefc6a734d1cbbb04230a6e47010787dd155ee192c9de76c63Block Operator
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