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 1284278 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1284400 epoch_slot_no: 10000 block_no: 1284217 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2018-07-18 05:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78527c8eaba3cd4252a115796c76b5143179e895c9f4482dc2f8f72b2c1f73beBlock Operator
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