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 1277636 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1277758 epoch_slot_no: 3358 block_no: 1277575 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1382 time: 2018-07-16 16:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x114d4951bc10484a6200917c26da06b81b4fce8b6bb2c63b0b0dfc8bc08c247aBlock Operator
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