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 1281092 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1281214 epoch_slot_no: 6814 block_no: 1281031 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-07-17 11:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdfc62e10c5e18655c3226b2c6345a012463f7bda8d0c9813f65f5ceb4d3a884aBlock Operator
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