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 1279515 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1279637 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 1279454 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2018-07-17 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5ab4949bbc9f1d9564898f80788259cc19c4933f0592af4f4413b0b4a38b01cBlock Operator
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