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 1279709 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1279831 epoch_slot_no: 5431 block_no: 1279648 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1428 time: 2018-07-17 03:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c450aea2ec1cc8a727da886b1149e29ce22990db3a37d8e786dd382cd290b4fBlock Operator
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