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 1278496 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1278618 epoch_slot_no: 4218 block_no: 1278435 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-07-16 21:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6418ab83d6fa0c6b98c19629d0efb20cc89623c56ad6a7a407994f8656f6c44dBlock Operator
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