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 1287893 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1288026 epoch_slot_no: 13626 block_no: 1287832 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1347 time: 2018-07-19 01:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c482ef569c8be372bfe5439e1d59e35a9856e3867135f226898d3e23ae373faBlock Operator
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