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 1267102 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1267223 epoch_slot_no: 14423 block_no: 1267042 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-07-14 05:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd84a21ce543531f2ef2a64a386f8be7e4ca5c2e5f9e28076a3d5a047dbe3e96bBlock Operator
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