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 1291324 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1291457 epoch_slot_no: 17057 block_no: 1291263 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1778 time: 2018-07-19 20:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3143d8243cb283acf4657a1d50f22d1dbb404d1f51dfc5cd4aef6309434c95d9Block Operator
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