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 1286497 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1286619 epoch_slot_no: 12219 block_no: 1286436 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1384 time: 2018-07-18 17:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd61082f52fbfffc13d8e8459f6002181ef24f10798e08f25877a759a1277bc9aBlock Operator
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