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 1283115 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1283237 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 1283054 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2116 time: 2018-07-17 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ae1b73dd3be783926870db320a425c7eef6d2854f2b528eb995379834f56de8Block Operator
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