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 1286669 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1286791 epoch_slot_no: 12391 block_no: 1286608 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1203 time: 2018-07-18 18:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe674f9c224f40a2a3286c32900a5c04fc4fe0fee79f0e75cf68ac8152c89d773Block Operator
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