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 1291519 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1291652 epoch_slot_no: 17252 block_no: 1291458 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2072 time: 2018-07-19 21:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86d588103705d364e33af293a594bade815e4c361ce722388e6da2d809bbd36bBlock Operator
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