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 1288164 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1288297 epoch_slot_no: 13897 block_no: 1288103 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1077 time: 2018-07-19 02:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd15b136d1d0f7067bec814953547a287de8cc7327f7d5743ed03ef6c84635774Block Operator
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