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 1275244 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1275365 epoch_slot_no: 965 block_no: 1275183 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1201 time: 2018-07-16 03:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x195558ade876f3b5d963b2624df8b4c478d733e3ee7c4130dade257be355cb5fBlock Operator
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