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 1268491 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1268612 epoch_slot_no: 15812 block_no: 1268431 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 985 time: 2018-07-14 13:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef4816e9d4c17eba7f38de6abac00c3f65a004c3831f29dc42b8b51449e20368Block Operator
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