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 1277753 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1277875 epoch_slot_no: 3475 block_no: 1277692 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1451 time: 2018-07-16 17:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x84a0302b8d6cb1d0c944dfdfd4fff9548315e7194ae373783c6f5de0ecef9b5dBlock Operator
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