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 1283507 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1283629 epoch_slot_no: 9229 block_no: 1283446 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1482 time: 2018-07-18 01:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0bf24f6f9f612a1cc947f83dd521d202ee55e7b70a90840cb8cf378ba7b67958Block Operator
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