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 1282470 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1282592 epoch_slot_no: 8192 block_no: 1282409 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3431 time: 2018-07-17 19:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdbd39762229a8fc496906e5c66e7451b9709e4f557a35a367129d09d0b8cb746Block Operator
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