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 1290304 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1290437 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 1290243 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3163 time: 2018-07-19 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x18d7adede7ca4c48c0025826170a66046e6c9d36313e159d10008cf1ac2ceea0Block Operator
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