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 1290168 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1290301 epoch_slot_no: 15901 block_no: 1290107 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2018-07-19 14:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x191655a9f8c27b088aa38145c411d0f6bea44c043a9736e046dc666cec82a629Block Operator
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