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 1280567 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1280689 epoch_slot_no: 6289 block_no: 1280506 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-07-17 08:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdee6fc3e53616b63a459e510629c5b238c18b00e61bcea0677a9b3a3bcfe5e3dBlock Operator
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