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 1289673 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1289806 epoch_slot_no: 15406 block_no: 1289612 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1701 time: 2018-07-19 11:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6eb5cff16014d444d0597c3a89c2e63c0550eb454d3315fff2cf4e7ed935aeb7Block Operator
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