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 1275436 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1275557 epoch_slot_no: 1157 block_no: 1275375 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1749 time: 2018-07-16 04:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb587d9a8be9327457645f29a09be6cf5aac20a9c321fe1fad5dbc6e7ce55444eBlock Operator
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