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 1276069 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1276190 epoch_slot_no: 1790 block_no: 1276008 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2018-07-16 07:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a388c00e9968b6a5da744b1afb37916178f000cd0ea09b0ee7d2e0b95eb07f4Block Operator
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