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 1283943 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1284065 epoch_slot_no: 9665 block_no: 1283882 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1887 time: 2018-07-18 03:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeeaf8971d8a00f96b0de961e08cffddf7410ffeef9e09f4fe8ac824046192bfcBlock Operator
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