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 1285817 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1285939 epoch_slot_no: 11539 block_no: 1285756 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-18 13:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf3fb203bb381bf059ce8f640daf259c2b6447763e68935f0add03b6c158b1812Block Operator
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