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 1274933 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1275054 epoch_slot_no: 654 block_no: 1274872 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-07-16 01:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x908c6f5bc0e820b9e5d7202f4e801853a1eaad958b60e1c10e3a9a88f25fd44dBlock Operator
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