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 1295539 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1295672 epoch_slot_no: 21272 block_no: 1295478 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1566 time: 2018-07-20 19:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x335df7dc6ac64ecfe2886a43ec302ff78faae2d2803d3fde667957560e0f79dfBlock Operator
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