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 1287786 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1287917 epoch_slot_no: 13517 block_no: 1287725 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1339 time: 2018-07-19 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc77dfad9e324a67de774b1ee8f9ba09d7c2d3d4ccef241071f82fd8c9d0c42e8Block Operator
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