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 1292748 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1292881 epoch_slot_no: 18481 block_no: 1292687 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2018-07-20 04:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa98bf3cf56a95469de9cfe99bd369390a2e41ad4f6906ab257be958d9cd479edBlock Operator
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