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 1278591 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1278713 epoch_slot_no: 4313 block_no: 1278530 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1206 time: 2018-07-16 21:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7dd9a25071cc7655e1243e2d694763e235d8f2227900e6e688691a386f798411Block Operator
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