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 1292599 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1292732 epoch_slot_no: 18332 block_no: 1292538 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1741 time: 2018-07-20 03:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a5c70704d4576490de865ca8467532d1cf0385c1c3a50708365437816799ab1Block Operator
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