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 1289938 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1290071 epoch_slot_no: 15671 block_no: 1289877 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 985 time: 2018-07-19 12:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d25e36441442d6b012642f305b8ca5180ea899261c9f869029f3e17a84935b7Block Operator
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