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 1268190 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1268311 epoch_slot_no: 15511 block_no: 1268130 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-07-14 11:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef29e1f236b8dc7ea325581eaa36391f7b1d200abb63f8a7356b8e340c9aa929Block Operator
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