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 1297610 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1297742 epoch_slot_no: 1742 block_no: 1297548 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2202 time: 2018-07-21 07:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c45eaa33d35455eec093e0afbf2275d659a8e97f6c492b85900f2498c0d7b61Block Operator
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