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 1268432 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1268553 epoch_slot_no: 15753 block_no: 1268372 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1441 time: 2018-07-14 13:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa72b1a2afeca8945a337ced619147d047f84d5bf5470f707ad12d4d1b0ea8a05Block Operator
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