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 1297788 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1297920 epoch_slot_no: 1920 block_no: 1297726 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-07-21 08:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c7357dc0ac8b1f1b5513519214b84314477b28d571412e3b2f33fd81b57c4abBlock Operator
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