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 1275700 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1275821 epoch_slot_no: 1421 block_no: 1275639 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2018-07-16 05:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x225d0a927b4ba5939c7b79f748ceff9f5132de44b76df24b50566602c8f81eb2Block Operator
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