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 1275241 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1275362 epoch_slot_no: 962 block_no: 1275180 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1847 time: 2018-07-16 03:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3da531a7acb945d57c242d79d622bb3aa377fa4f88f0690ee8ed0a8ba8101ab8Block Operator
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