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 1285770 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1285892 epoch_slot_no: 11492 block_no: 1285709 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1388 time: 2018-07-18 13:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1cfbd6fbfda2d14370667daa3899f5484d2395774929290b765e71ce6d5a1a2fBlock Operator
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