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 1279127 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1279249 epoch_slot_no: 4849 block_no: 1279066 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-07-17 00:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x33b713f0528568507acc292492db6135389f6c2ec52136a059a7b294c975838dBlock Operator
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