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 1287818 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1287949 epoch_slot_no: 13549 block_no: 1287757 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 28136 time: 2018-07-19 01:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e66c2e12b50014a38222f2e28ad1333dec15a7e0e1c6610efb14ce69a77d943Block Operator
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