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 1268588 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1268709 epoch_slot_no: 15909 block_no: 1268528 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-07-14 14:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x99dbde1d5b9520f7cf564f3578821cdaf6e80cf3c5c22061e52165d9c81e8aa5Block Operator
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