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 1284660 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1284782 epoch_slot_no: 10382 block_no: 1284599 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2377 time: 2018-07-18 07:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0217e4bc3216d94383291163fc935a0c9f6dd7160f2b80f30f44c47676a04c92Block Operator
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