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 1297879 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1298011 epoch_slot_no: 2011 block_no: 1297817 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1390 time: 2018-07-21 08:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdde745bb798e0aacffaded94c5257f00a6a2d4a7cd46a7e8c65cb245ef68590fBlock Operator
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