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 1283538 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1283660 epoch_slot_no: 9260 block_no: 1283477 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1280 time: 2018-07-18 01:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4910276e72a60ff8398f84125210c7dce41ef34ccf73638708eb089d6e988ee7Block Operator
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