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 1279427 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1279549 epoch_slot_no: 5149 block_no: 1279366 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 984 time: 2018-07-17 02:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x21ed007cda80604f250e0c1a572c1e5a13933ca1e16ca9a89b9fd1e3437789d5Block Operator
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