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 1267503 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1267624 epoch_slot_no: 14824 block_no: 1267443 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-07-14 08:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5a4736a4437d5ff856f81c0d3faef860da32b181d61d821046953df0570c9e0Block Operator
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