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 1277490 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1277612 epoch_slot_no: 3212 block_no: 1277429 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2460 time: 2018-07-16 15:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58e5a46ba1a1008e496ebc540221b4700b62adb9fc158f10e9c7922d6e0db650Block Operator
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