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 1285516 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1285638 epoch_slot_no: 11238 block_no: 1285455 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-18 12:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b0c5eaed1bc3d92a53927d5e07c7b7eb0e1589aeb510204846761c9a2c35e13Block Operator
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