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 1291466 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1291599 epoch_slot_no: 17199 block_no: 1291405 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1426 time: 2018-07-19 21:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde3564bd50f32827049299c90e55e16214a6a9fa502137e7abe390c6903ef115Block Operator
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