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 1280464 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1280586 epoch_slot_no: 6186 block_no: 1280403 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-07-17 08:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5aa3040e8ad0e81485393492142226d12732da3cdbda5a5e5cc0cd772eda0486Block Operator
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