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 1280396 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1280518 epoch_slot_no: 6118 block_no: 1280335 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1701 time: 2018-07-17 07:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5269bddc07cf436d37c12b6473f3d1e8b102fbaca7b312f49339c124dd897ab7Block Operator
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