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 1276659 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1276780 epoch_slot_no: 2380 block_no: 1276598 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-07-16 10:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a47f2d4c416f4fcb8ce1c9b5a6e6b6b879e4fcf714a0d0f5f6a44fc76685a3eBlock Operator
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