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 1283490 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1283612 epoch_slot_no: 9212 block_no: 1283429 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2834 time: 2018-07-18 00:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe06ad090190aec149bfd3a3f4212d0b0199ca16780bf7fc25a2a8230f30a5ef9Block Operator
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