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 1284975 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1285097 epoch_slot_no: 10697 block_no: 1284914 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1211 time: 2018-07-18 09:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c89fc073657fd2f614a7a067b7a08a68d2dc0b3787eff5c1cabc76c261111cfBlock Operator
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