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 1287903 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1288036 epoch_slot_no: 13636 block_no: 1287842 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1345 time: 2018-07-19 01:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaab7268f374cab7a37457bd62f47f54de2a2f4a534c53f3e3712a181ff926755Block Operator
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