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 1284022 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1284144 epoch_slot_no: 9744 block_no: 1283961 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-18 03:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4f910ba63fd8c366eb0eb411d9a579a2aa6a63edeb8463e932f73da6631b0c2Block Operator
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