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 1288744 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1288877 epoch_slot_no: 14477 block_no: 1288683 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 985 time: 2018-07-19 06:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc575c884a3029fae006904c9ec32b404995c68a8086e24bb974a6e7118be83c8Block Operator
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