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 1280385 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1280507 epoch_slot_no: 6107 block_no: 1280324 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1336 time: 2018-07-17 07:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe03f7895db9ab4e635a728af8b5a3d70e303ca9d6b2b2c5ef0d1e35eb7a14df1Block Operator
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