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 1284437 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1284559 epoch_slot_no: 10159 block_no: 1284376 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3183 time: 2018-07-18 06:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31acea9009c620877e4450016cba59d37501891225a51e2dfd460c5bb8ba3b46Block Operator
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