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 1275693 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1275814 epoch_slot_no: 1414 block_no: 1275632 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2018-07-16 05:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x591fdfea974b08334473f5ccb130e53461734314b1c7c2eab17a2e81b63842e7Block Operator
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