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 1278240 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1278362 epoch_slot_no: 3962 block_no: 1278179 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1923 time: 2018-07-16 19:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c6c4ac9b9100edbaf9912a5a835b3572dc74bab2e4efd0be64c7e1161fb1ebeBlock Operator
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