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 1295603 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1295736 epoch_slot_no: 21336 block_no: 1295542 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1568 time: 2018-07-20 20:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xca5e925a30beb2b8350e704d662a2c66574edacf17eaf8c1f17e0379f01fccf7Block Operator
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