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 1288480 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1288613 epoch_slot_no: 14213 block_no: 1288419 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2076 time: 2018-07-19 04:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb5498a2df617d010d4d5ba5cf9b35d87f173d6725f287a6e0b06451bf6b05ecfBlock Operator
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