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 1281525 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1281647 epoch_slot_no: 7247 block_no: 1281464 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 985 time: 2018-07-17 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe0ea8d7570512c66c07784ca4cd4b3a58147da9a990a58c5a5dc65b6a3b19190Block Operator
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