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 1268201 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1268322 epoch_slot_no: 15522 block_no: 1268141 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-07-14 11:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74933ff701b2a4a51df71d5f7009f1aea4f67e259831df6f8d32ad2b8a05d58bBlock Operator
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