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 1288349 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1288482 epoch_slot_no: 14082 block_no: 1288288 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1159 time: 2018-07-19 03:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9f49041c33dbdb4b8f8ce2ca4cf29f95ee0fd1403f0182f35f675b1f99a01b49Block Operator
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