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 1284030 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1284152 epoch_slot_no: 9752 block_no: 1283969 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1727 time: 2018-07-18 03:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5aa18a265313157d3757026c461fa4efea0d9681ed0cfab4da36dbe6040c228eBlock Operator
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