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 1277877 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1277999 epoch_slot_no: 3599 block_no: 1277816 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1206 time: 2018-07-16 17:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x38b010ac7ed58d6670babc3cbed116a63f7ef3793bbed2390b07fa4e91b853a8Block Operator
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