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 1284647 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1284769 epoch_slot_no: 10369 block_no: 1284586 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1204 time: 2018-07-18 07:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe8f8a2f50d953e7bf0d5b9e1f4aa13245242cc0b8b3b1c83c099028593108705Block Operator
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