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 1297955 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1298087 epoch_slot_no: 2087 block_no: 1297893 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1561 time: 2018-07-21 09:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ae2a673081cd02ac569134d06451e31a67adac6abaab12d94d78158ada5b45aBlock Operator
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