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 1267681 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1267802 epoch_slot_no: 15002 block_no: 1267621 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 985 time: 2018-07-14 09:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2b6d7373677a46bc471249b9db836e486f4465f9a2fbb016a07e42610f8305edBlock Operator
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