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 1278960 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1279082 epoch_slot_no: 4682 block_no: 1278899 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1626 time: 2018-07-16 23:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x75bc8c7ec31594e80a3c2f751d916b77a2885cd89200c97d5411c12f789c6cd8Block Operator
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