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 1268761 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1268882 epoch_slot_no: 16082 block_no: 1268701 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2316 time: 2018-07-14 15:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa8386e51742ca7697f85a49ea8726122c86b307e61e68a2a984856b8179f052cBlock Operator
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