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 1283907 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1284029 epoch_slot_no: 9629 block_no: 1283846 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-18 03:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb677301fb633cff8e58555f2e1d2a9003c2b0b63cdbded0b325c4b447b8b2cb2Block Operator
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