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 1274596 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1274717 epoch_slot_no: 317 block_no: 1274535 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1737 time: 2018-07-15 23:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ebfb61edf033acf2265ca2ab4af56307e71cf3466b86d4214471936226e5c0aBlock Operator
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