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 1288834 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1288967 epoch_slot_no: 14567 block_no: 1288773 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2018-07-19 06:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x496c51045ab442eea28ff1d6b1539e2f502a77e8c50b2c98b11f77fa8626b2c2Block Operator
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