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 1291310 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1291443 epoch_slot_no: 17043 block_no: 1291249 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1523 time: 2018-07-19 20:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4cf87318451ea75dd5e0f2b52347938b7075a705588e37a1d1f9fd80fc6878fBlock Operator
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