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 1284115 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1284237 epoch_slot_no: 9837 block_no: 1284054 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1354 time: 2018-07-18 04:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb0e75501468e3d713dcd801e0265211f10287ede2250ee8207f932e68843744aBlock Operator
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