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 1276563 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1276684 epoch_slot_no: 2284 block_no: 1276502 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1390 time: 2018-07-16 10:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x517cf9aebf1af4c11e3412952193f0074e2fea0fdc717ba00ba4cf0ca9b9c917Block Operator
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