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 1280043 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1280165 epoch_slot_no: 5765 block_no: 1279982 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-07-17 05:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x10e4139347c5bb197810091c76f0159a3347d432fa49db168f9a9718b18aa56dBlock Operator
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