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 1297970 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1298102 epoch_slot_no: 2102 block_no: 1297908 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1560 time: 2018-07-21 09:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27721cf6f4d616910b9261a3c3d80f28714ae3c3c512b173d859fdc233f338bdBlock Operator
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