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 1280444 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1280566 epoch_slot_no: 6166 block_no: 1280383 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1714 time: 2018-07-17 08:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb993bacb9954f5a3523c97338294a7a46df04ffa0b891752eb53e5295bf92738Block Operator
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