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 1291068 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1291201 epoch_slot_no: 16801 block_no: 1291007 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1793 time: 2018-07-19 19:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78aed35de159b99c4f4ce153a4c9c07a0cb4b35a55f6537b392021ce085dca89Block Operator
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