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 1280431 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1280553 epoch_slot_no: 6153 block_no: 1280370 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-07-17 07:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd24449ff44d93aea6aba7f19c5ee65171a9cf1e6b3010d18f3b43a567a030b1eBlock Operator
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