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 1283250 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1283372 epoch_slot_no: 8972 block_no: 1283189 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2826 time: 2018-07-17 23:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x706ad0f46d42e0eaf13925adc60270e8915164f4948b0c5d070b7e4fa925a4b2Block Operator
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