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 1290314 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1290447 epoch_slot_no: 16047 block_no: 1290253 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4242 time: 2018-07-19 14:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5cbf1e4f5e3c5e540e9493606899f253d5b83fd1f7bab9cc54bb9cfb469bdc22Block Operator
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