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 1280167 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1280289 epoch_slot_no: 5889 block_no: 1280106 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1795 time: 2018-07-17 06:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbde8a276e8d65069c80832b9f41f97b6825a3024b2fae2d54ae03147ca441522Block Operator
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