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 1291069 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1291202 epoch_slot_no: 16802 block_no: 1291008 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3963 time: 2018-07-19 19:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a46337aa92cb9657c7e158b69122d76a4c4b5196029b6f25c288ca2efa5b19fBlock Operator
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