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 1288279 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1288412 epoch_slot_no: 14012 block_no: 1288218 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1262 time: 2018-07-19 03:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a438c383a0dfcb6be00fef268847f3fbee6ce6a2bac454144e17fdc9f6221e3Block Operator
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