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 1282457 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1282579 epoch_slot_no: 8179 block_no: 1282396 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1714 time: 2018-07-17 19:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbfa41908b5256a946b9bfac71ff85600d9b3c1f378fe349bf4334e1953627e6dBlock Operator
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