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 1276557 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1276678 epoch_slot_no: 2278 block_no: 1276496 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-07-16 10:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa29631f958a1f384db465a09f2d23da3b410c1bb95f51c8c9a0262c471431267Block Operator
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