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 1280383 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1280505 epoch_slot_no: 6105 block_no: 1280322 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-07-17 07:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc73f3590717a8bc52d0d298337b9d4db148c379fcce7f9682a8c19e07e7b17fBlock Operator
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