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 1276688 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1276809 epoch_slot_no: 2409 block_no: 1276627 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-07-16 11:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf3a33a9602948dbfdbf0b4d94fe9767674ed9e1db27db7495dd14a730bf753bbBlock Operator
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