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 1268536 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1268657 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 1268476 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2018-07-14 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6d053a6bdbf30854b2177362a7681c045e0f48c13d9e236ffa3af505f561d77Block Operator
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