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 1277040 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1277162 epoch_slot_no: 2762 block_no: 1276979 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 947 time: 2018-07-16 13:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ee4996edb715b206c1a5b89c284cc40a47870fe73e62d6a83dc3a41c1916915Block Operator
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