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 1288475 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1288608 epoch_slot_no: 14208 block_no: 1288414 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1073 time: 2018-07-19 04:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb51c2798bdfb90693b1175a100fb8d1c8ac9d301dfba717819c3ec0ae94fb7eBlock Operator
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