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 1275495 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1275616 epoch_slot_no: 1216 block_no: 1275434 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2106 time: 2018-07-16 04:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3cfe69119edeba9f04fff1caf85f94e6b689f59a972c2b6a290a08e085cf4d13Block Operator
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