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 1278792 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1278914 epoch_slot_no: 4514 block_no: 1278731 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2018-07-16 22:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x413d909a5bf52ac84b4e6de8e345db869de1a540d9dfccde417fc4ae14790f5cBlock Operator
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