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 1285474 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1285596 epoch_slot_no: 11196 block_no: 1285413 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1116 time: 2018-07-18 11:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb90a2ab046a7a2d8e456f91169d3cb789af396a0bf1d9df7f098c34127da68fBlock Operator
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