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 1274409 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1274530 epoch_slot_no: 130 block_no: 1274348 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2658 time: 2018-07-15 22:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfee90a2dc1c2d86c511b33af6c02242c11a56352a0c87a019b1a50900ff7e159Block Operator
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