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 1285575 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1285697 epoch_slot_no: 11297 block_no: 1285514 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1479 time: 2018-07-18 12:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb649e8aa74d9272426213fd4e025811e502003bec53c86ed97cc52501dcc605aBlock Operator
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