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 1288325 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1288458 epoch_slot_no: 14058 block_no: 1288264 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-07-19 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x285110c4f07369f5e0fe3aff5d5f29179b7f4a7a3c213fe222e84f855851eb30Block Operator
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