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 1287540 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1287662 epoch_slot_no: 13262 block_no: 1287479 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2347 time: 2018-07-18 23:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48879aceb05ac2bff2d1b50e7972a20ed2da14abcdc7933402d87f2ba06d117fBlock Operator
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