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 1297387 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1297519 epoch_slot_no: 1519 block_no: 1297325 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-07-21 06:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69e2041416928d5d92018c8074c27bbe6fdd714981685c229de8ef03670962ecBlock Operator
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