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 1275706 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1275827 epoch_slot_no: 1427 block_no: 1275645 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1826 time: 2018-07-16 05:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0fa9dced70fec129ab383f7a8379920df2e1c0ee9b9d09df782258c5b562c527Block Operator
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