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 1284076 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1284198 epoch_slot_no: 9798 block_no: 1284015 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1116 time: 2018-07-18 04:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0da03c9d9a785d7b4f1f6307f95d4c49643002d0bdfd772c7629aa552fda9985Block Operator
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