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 1279114 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1279236 epoch_slot_no: 4836 block_no: 1279053 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-07-17 00:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69358f9d1aa04736e3ca847d13cfc66359b29c254c7b90b95019f30584d1628bBlock Operator
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