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 1297670 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1297802 epoch_slot_no: 1802 block_no: 1297608 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2467 time: 2018-07-21 07:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a3e77a8132c04ede2269619b2e72250dfb98b7ff9a8eb872f20d2f089d2f942Block Operator
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