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 1287361 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1287483 epoch_slot_no: 13083 block_no: 1287300 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1594 time: 2018-07-18 22:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf30e0173afa700ba2993dcb34cbe2b7e53745f738b49795387d111e74d26caa3Block Operator
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