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 1285185 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1285307 epoch_slot_no: 10907 block_no: 1285124 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1750 time: 2018-07-18 10:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed48489d2595e94cff50cb8641caf622cb886cb7801cd5726f399bf65c6db493Block Operator
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