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 1296218 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1296350 epoch_slot_no: 350 block_no: 1296156 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2098 time: 2018-07-20 23:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1522ba506496983a7f6c3792a80d4498370e01d595ed50d067b76dac1928582Block Operator
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