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 1280535 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1280657 epoch_slot_no: 6257 block_no: 1280474 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2018-07-17 08:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2870b4a0d6e4781791518a3fa0b10cc9030b10a145f699dbbc99a2c4c3f7b79Block Operator
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