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 1286820 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1286942 epoch_slot_no: 12542 block_no: 1286759 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1549 time: 2018-07-18 19:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x499a4f0ce08a267cc762999ed4a8ce814846c3b7a83758ba5b34d582faf4904eBlock Operator
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