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 1288833 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1288966 epoch_slot_no: 14566 block_no: 1288772 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1880 time: 2018-07-19 06:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb080fa702b9b8e939b4a9b0c26cd8dd8542a8d8e321ef77bdc701442679ead7bBlock Operator
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