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 1279400 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1279522 epoch_slot_no: 5122 block_no: 1279339 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1267 time: 2018-07-17 02:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x054f67d77762e82e5d83513292b47c97ef397b4bd740a825d1455bbc90465364Block Operator
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