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 1286967 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1287089 epoch_slot_no: 12689 block_no: 1286906 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2605 time: 2018-07-18 20:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x26d4086bf473e904a68d561075791b078a7f421a088a1c45128d5956b1c64ef5Block Operator
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