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 1276324 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1276445 epoch_slot_no: 2045 block_no: 1276263 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1390 time: 2018-07-16 09:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb71ce61c81120eba78cf0bc23d72b7a30c3e5d9ab825bc836ad1330a32a60b95Block Operator
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