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 1275427 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1275548 epoch_slot_no: 1148 block_no: 1275366 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-07-16 04:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78d53e4b9e4079935a1567e6755f9ef7441d4ae982dc00bf2d070ad7721a5f7aBlock Operator
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