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 1282956 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1283078 epoch_slot_no: 8678 block_no: 1282895 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1362 time: 2018-07-17 21:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeebdcf0c5993b5ac69d49518749c3f1d6c3a60fa91fbd17c3bac9bcdb79c97e0Block Operator
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