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 1280136 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1280258 epoch_slot_no: 5858 block_no: 1280075 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-07-17 06:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c705c668020d347f87f15ab88c3a1b408331dbd5d8f6271fc63c45687c53031Block Operator
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