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 1289838 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1289971 epoch_slot_no: 15571 block_no: 1289777 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1809 time: 2018-07-19 12:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x71c9aa95165333e7ca2a177104c418be4fc7d8ed1a08eef9c0b8acf906fb5535Block Operator
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