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 1279301 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1279423 epoch_slot_no: 5023 block_no: 1279240 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1163 time: 2018-07-17 01:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xafa0a33a227df9067cc7de13ec1524d8178620fff9fe319c2882466c74251bc4Block Operator
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