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 1277129 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1277251 epoch_slot_no: 2851 block_no: 1277068 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 947 time: 2018-07-16 13:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd7f6e04090e33cb70f34791b8a5cafe2f3e34ab3c4d25216ba40166651d75ccBlock Operator
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