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 1289958 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1290091 epoch_slot_no: 15691 block_no: 1289897 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1714 time: 2018-07-19 12:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd36587cd2b492f967b1bc9f509be413ee6b4b8f2f20ad2d312217fcc4b8bfdffBlock Operator
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