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 1285522 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1285644 epoch_slot_no: 11244 block_no: 1285461 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1387 time: 2018-07-18 12:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7b0cb5c8d75fc36fd0f427ec54b586dd20ac6841539c6330a72d61506833e353Block Operator
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