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 1282020 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1282142 epoch_slot_no: 7742 block_no: 1281959 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1430 time: 2018-07-17 16:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e9a3529abcf9697d15f4e27ebd3c69c10d685a52532f61dacd35068b63ad2afBlock Operator
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