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 1284143 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1284265 epoch_slot_no: 9865 block_no: 1284082 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2273 time: 2018-07-18 04:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7c8c5468aa9bc0fcdabf786cb21b8ac78219b20975ac6d7b37d0fcd074751966Block Operator
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