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 1298590 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1298722 epoch_slot_no: 2722 block_no: 1298528 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2112 time: 2018-07-21 12:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd47c30070e7956b880a402dcf006b8529f3e82b5d5a1c56e980c93e39299c40Block Operator
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