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 1267384 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1267505 epoch_slot_no: 14705 block_no: 1267324 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1077 time: 2018-07-14 07:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc369e1ecb4596d4ff3dad6e6561c037304f3faa3cc1f904ad61b11d000fec8bBlock Operator
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