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 1275961 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1276082 epoch_slot_no: 1682 block_no: 1275900 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1027 time: 2018-07-16 07:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x218e8afbebe8b94639c71c7f9c25766d5617498b04884bb8e1432b93fc3a4e84Block Operator
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