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 1297040 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1297172 epoch_slot_no: 1172 block_no: 1296978 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2018-07-21 04:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0407f1e761459dde54166f9afd14ad6c3322d1fdcfbd28dbd070a4611d3406ccBlock Operator
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