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 1277505 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1277627 epoch_slot_no: 3227 block_no: 1277444 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1023 time: 2018-07-16 15:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6829f6d1f8a897edd76baf9154d6ce65ccf116ed5171edff752b2dd1477eff5dBlock Operator
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