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 1298969 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1299101 epoch_slot_no: 3101 block_no: 1298907 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2018-07-21 14:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe3d2880f4c54573d3b6c5de94b17540c5aa40ba2cd7b8bc7dd0080bec6bb753Block Operator
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