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 1290768 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1290901 epoch_slot_no: 16501 block_no: 1290707 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2018-07-19 17:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31e499d586a33e9778cbbf4f3be5b196c8ca61e1d50aa9e415ceab5d20ed83d1Block Operator
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