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 1281693 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1281815 epoch_slot_no: 7415 block_no: 1281632 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 94554 time: 2018-07-17 14:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb8e98bf7b79cb4205247defe7f8104e179cc1f0f887ed3104b48a4953cc98602Block Operator
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