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 1284014 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1284136 epoch_slot_no: 9736 block_no: 1283953 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2647 time: 2018-07-18 03:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62d8313726460e318db2edc380aee65502e45b8de5ee4bdfbfd137e09f751881Block Operator
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