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 1276422 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1276543 epoch_slot_no: 2143 block_no: 1276361 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1394 time: 2018-07-16 09:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde77386d23dd85e0ac4a76ef632160abb0963f74f821e0c4d1db372b9ddc4cd1Block Operator
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