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 1286353 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1286475 epoch_slot_no: 12075 block_no: 1286292 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-18 16:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09c9953ebf989780ff657d78e0b3810a1289a6ff3f125e53ae61a77a212567d9Block Operator
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