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 1291566 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1291699 epoch_slot_no: 17299 block_no: 1291505 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-19 21:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe9ffb65a3d77d5effc35d955eed7a5c168b4e24f46a25bcb2dcdc7f5795db0e5Block Operator
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