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 1267886 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1268007 epoch_slot_no: 15207 block_no: 1267826 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-07-14 10:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x668bf31a872dedc8751c8f2e740b2b9b5988ba9c0e1b195977fb504e65e38d9eBlock Operator
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