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 1282780 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1282902 epoch_slot_no: 8502 block_no: 1282719 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-07-17 20:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf82b1c9eec5533c7a4c9640e13e661c0e0a66bc6c06fd506ccb6fc09af53b7f1Block Operator
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