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 1285949 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1286071 epoch_slot_no: 11671 block_no: 1285888 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1205 time: 2018-07-18 14:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4fbd61c3bcfff85715740e852779a37ad95d2632f41014d1c701d9c25577346Block Operator
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