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 1279701 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1279823 epoch_slot_no: 5423 block_no: 1279640 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-07-17 03:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6a3e7af76b1a7c76d69f79bb137b1062b89b471ca92825910aa42f5d9912dc0Block Operator
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