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 1296719 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1296851 epoch_slot_no: 851 block_no: 1296657 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1115 time: 2018-07-21 02:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0db7bd728853e6c558bae754090880a7800911dd81840182842e62c9699f9582Block Operator
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