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 1280745 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1280867 epoch_slot_no: 6467 block_no: 1280684 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2070 time: 2018-07-17 09:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2a447454b85a15fa5a1d53ede751f2c47ed5baff8ba28e253689bc492218c2d7Block Operator
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