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 1288683 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1288816 epoch_slot_no: 14416 block_no: 1288622 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1353 time: 2018-07-19 05:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xafe37e2913efb94f4643764cf9fcf6ee825abb75615b47d7f25e1c9dccfb7e7fBlock Operator
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