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 1277286 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1277408 epoch_slot_no: 3008 block_no: 1277225 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1817 time: 2018-07-16 14:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e7762d60fbb04d4f5776387e81dd6a9afc0c02278481e68d5d99b1551de4a9cBlock Operator
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