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 1289253 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1289386 epoch_slot_no: 14986 block_no: 1289192 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2439 time: 2018-07-19 09:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6bfb44301f5a19a34ba3695936fdd4cfe157fe8088df5b114304a79c9a21380aBlock Operator
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