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 1281743 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1281865 epoch_slot_no: 7465 block_no: 1281682 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2018-07-17 15:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb54cec990dcb2b15973f02a1f8d4606740998882560ce8da57fd8971dd08a79eBlock Operator
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