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 1283745 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1283867 epoch_slot_no: 9467 block_no: 1283684 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1201 time: 2018-07-18 02:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x53d465889a046724434d55138a5a06fe574273ec98d64ba87a9b3baf4bfc322aBlock Operator
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