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 1286039 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1286161 epoch_slot_no: 11761 block_no: 1285978 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1926 time: 2018-07-18 15:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0208a1a6225c5349b12b2bc88d4f220409f342e09d7516f6a05ccf50cc2c3472Block Operator
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