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 1287572 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1287694 epoch_slot_no: 13294 block_no: 1287511 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1531 time: 2018-07-18 23:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e25b298ac4547ec5ce302d666faccff9cc47b31f34644a634bf39d53fbafbc1Block Operator
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