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 1278825 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1278947 epoch_slot_no: 4547 block_no: 1278764 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2250 time: 2018-07-16 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x517e3e5d01bc15aafd0f793c399d49c2d6251f443d84dc30b0c67ec263843590Block Operator
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