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 1283247 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1283369 epoch_slot_no: 8969 block_no: 1283186 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1641 time: 2018-07-17 23:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24d3fa43e65b7c0d0d6b4e2c0183f20765f5396423a83a675c117794cc740079Block Operator
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