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 1280498 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1280620 epoch_slot_no: 6220 block_no: 1280437 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-07-17 08:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb41f85a0af63ca42c81767351536ad40126327c8632d3c25ec7f60c73c86f9e8Block Operator
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