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 1295914 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1296046 epoch_slot_no: 46 block_no: 1295852 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1360 time: 2018-07-20 22:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58c03901ae57a9bf7742a201e3b5ae4bec84875cbe5879125789c0bc05b88cc0Block Operator
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