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 1290739 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1290872 epoch_slot_no: 16472 block_no: 1290678 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1715 time: 2018-07-19 17:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x995c211d3e3d9568d488b838ddbc44ae4b003e2dd38d7051c64cbd42cc6b0c30Block Operator
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