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 1276711 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1276832 epoch_slot_no: 2432 block_no: 1276650 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2115 time: 2018-07-16 11:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5762658358446be94161841e034ffe6c194d522eda00cd0eb6c93089d4f8b416Block Operator
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