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 1286535 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1286657 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 1286474 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1476 time: 2018-07-18 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9486ea38d216bf4a941f3a8d1feb58e52456d0d62b3307f3941547bb1f91f1e6Block Operator
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