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 1295854 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1295987 epoch_slot_no: 21587 block_no: 1295793 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-20 21:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe087f0d9accd06dc54fb3599438126514fc0831bd0c7c4c9f96553f49c47a0f0Block Operator
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