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 1298672 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1298804 epoch_slot_no: 2804 block_no: 1298610 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-07-21 13:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e9f7e62a3ca0fd01315f5f3eb1991cd4ce2537b7d9779dd1b2c05d073091158Block Operator
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