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 1287722 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1287844 epoch_slot_no: 13444 block_no: 1287661 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2067 time: 2018-07-19 00:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x93414d83413ac365414c667dbb3d4a7afc9584b2659e3f9fdb75fe51573ceb65Block Operator
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