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 1280631 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1280753 epoch_slot_no: 6353 block_no: 1280570 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1791 time: 2018-07-17 09:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8362014644f2d1d8c83cfafd353bded1dd532957c92eaaccb92735aae33f7ca0Block Operator
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