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 1282815 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1282937 epoch_slot_no: 8537 block_no: 1282754 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2599 time: 2018-07-17 21:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe5abd03cd77e3264855285005d66516da3cf08e9cc9f36090a087f197a87025bBlock Operator
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