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 1290238 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1290371 epoch_slot_no: 15971 block_no: 1290177 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 985 time: 2018-07-19 14:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9a991bb779e47e89ebd7b3d64032f20294856fb4e2e38da8703cbc5e84183097Block Operator
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