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 1295528 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1295661 epoch_slot_no: 21261 block_no: 1295467 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1564 time: 2018-07-20 19:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba4fbce3c3bb4229d7159806f092b8984e56a55ae6c412a133b6d609e677d5dfBlock Operator
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