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 1276806 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1276927 epoch_slot_no: 2527 block_no: 1276745 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1557 time: 2018-07-16 11:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd6fcc8cdbc16c43b38ce8869c98244075af4f9957e633e09e2d6aa73b5b76f7dBlock Operator
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