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 1283912 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1284034 epoch_slot_no: 9634 block_no: 1283851 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1749 time: 2018-07-18 03:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f4e27d95846e236b3d5fbf5513dfcefa07b97f4372201c6c1ac4e66aba4c234Block Operator
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