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 1268131 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1268252 epoch_slot_no: 15452 block_no: 1268071 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1891 time: 2018-07-14 11:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x12f6fcd3461b7facbfabb8b495ea8fc5dbacc3b3c6f5be14dd5ecd09967a216bBlock Operator
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