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 1278467 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1278589 epoch_slot_no: 4189 block_no: 1278406 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1465 time: 2018-07-16 21:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78dd5d322fd11f3c3bce0c89ea148159869ce091d7926571235270ff41580108Block Operator
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