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 1282575 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1282697 epoch_slot_no: 8297 block_no: 1282514 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2061 time: 2018-07-17 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf7f3b1e076d95d9c5402235b6ae018fa8f1aea528b1a402e78bbf20935b1d02bBlock Operator
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