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 1285425 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1285547 epoch_slot_no: 11147 block_no: 1285364 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2890 time: 2018-07-18 11:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdbe04b98e37233a8ae874c7b01b0b20736392de7ffcccf671d982883719ad1e2Block Operator
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