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 1285735 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1285857 epoch_slot_no: 11457 block_no: 1285674 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1637 time: 2018-07-18 13:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8cd040ab24c9278dcc941d1bfa85e27be3cf6b6b0bd152b20435f3c3b5ff4f83Block Operator
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