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 1297854 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1297986 epoch_slot_no: 1986 block_no: 1297792 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-07-21 08:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc196af26b2ab0dece59fd9c0cea8de4979c77cac6bd205a4852094b131462ae9Block Operator
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