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 1287137 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1287259 epoch_slot_no: 12859 block_no: 1287076 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1558 time: 2018-07-18 21:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9bd9ab99b9b7dac48e650a6616339c9e7bfe59355718655a894fb48fd6309c9aBlock Operator
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