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 1283972 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1284094 epoch_slot_no: 9694 block_no: 1283911 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-18 03:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22ae7ef1e44eeaded8de38537dabfc93a2d34f9dbbbeb0e633f2eaa85fc93b1bBlock Operator
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