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 1267317 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1267438 epoch_slot_no: 14638 block_no: 1267257 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-07-14 07:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0bcbfedaeea9eb7742a25505a2333dca1f92af2f61a0a6ea71886d03d2d90e38Block Operator
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