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 1280729 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1280851 epoch_slot_no: 6451 block_no: 1280668 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1346 time: 2018-07-17 09:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xefbb9fa2178cb4428af1b1b8fb159ba6d4397e7a255867cf5ecd40b67a2f06cbBlock Operator
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