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 1296331 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1296463 epoch_slot_no: 463 block_no: 1296269 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1308 time: 2018-07-21 00:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x107b689d1a07b6c7e1bb8aa859ac9248ea54ec6c04b21a70cd642f63d059bc3aBlock Operator
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