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 1278389 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1278511 epoch_slot_no: 4111 block_no: 1278328 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1746 time: 2018-07-16 20:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78af69ff7d9ab81dd3a30adc0f29050ed6928e16e2522ee0316767a3e67893f1Block Operator
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