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 1282712 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1282834 epoch_slot_no: 8434 block_no: 1282651 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1262 time: 2018-07-17 20:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3789ebdebdb3786c8e6ad7da7c4738e151958db9bf2427aeaee2ff49a90ac6eeBlock Operator
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