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 1267367 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1267488 epoch_slot_no: 14688 block_no: 1267307 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-07-14 07:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42dc9a5e1c9bef98d11e9b4c94ec0c412f2ec7c7d289882e4467dddff79beab1Block Operator
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