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 1291268 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1291401 epoch_slot_no: 17001 block_no: 1291207 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-07-19 20:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc0f2782b127738c95635f51ab4fe4bad3e325b41dc24c382b1ce712c2b1e9cbbBlock Operator
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