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 1289451 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1289584 epoch_slot_no: 15184 block_no: 1289390 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2209 time: 2018-07-19 10:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa1db1a75bbe4aa542df89f5e9b13e1a562ee5058edcd667188e8fd05bd017fe8Block Operator
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