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 1297600 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1297732 epoch_slot_no: 1732 block_no: 1297538 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2018-07-21 07:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4f0ce70427940d716626e5836e5bc5afb6d54fdea7f6042d213451c8d5f7cde1Block Operator
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