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 1284405 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1284527 epoch_slot_no: 10127 block_no: 1284344 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1370 time: 2018-07-18 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b2ddf501c44a730804709f66f3f7d76cb3406011defb5b7de041c96159db4fbBlock Operator
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