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 1289629 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1289762 epoch_slot_no: 15362 block_no: 1289568 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1353 time: 2018-07-19 11:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x449afe334834f09ceea7d0ed975342f5b76758bbb829895924e48f60fd9f178fBlock Operator
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