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 1284690 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1284812 epoch_slot_no: 10412 block_no: 1284629 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2822 time: 2018-07-18 07:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd729275ab7b9080f481f0dea4c70f2a57b23e6a1fb1841dd6ff8e22b459ae35bBlock Operator
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