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 1282502 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1282624 epoch_slot_no: 8224 block_no: 1282441 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2792 time: 2018-07-17 19:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x06b109c502e3995c1f330a2fe3f63855cd9b35f9526526aab841811d485f651cBlock Operator
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