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 1295707 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1295840 epoch_slot_no: 21440 block_no: 1295646 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-20 20:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe690d893975aefcd1ed8e8e2cd6cfdb587a4207c27f4810c55b7830fa2b9a28bBlock Operator
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