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 1276981 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1277102 epoch_slot_no: 2702 block_no: 1276920 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2282 time: 2018-07-16 12:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe7a1012e917172389653b4c0f15756717f932cf205e84d2049fb52f016edd66cBlock Operator
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