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 1277565 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1277687 epoch_slot_no: 3287 block_no: 1277504 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2069 time: 2018-07-16 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe493cc428ee29015443f3ab0edbf3abc291d129c79a611ab62a359671a19952eBlock Operator
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