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 1279694 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1279816 epoch_slot_no: 5416 block_no: 1279633 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1163 time: 2018-07-17 03:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c3c5e0471e9224022b28f6c20d7db1ec3ef2f5d77e61eb61539dda3ff4ccff6Block Operator
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