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 1268805 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1268926 epoch_slot_no: 16126 block_no: 1268745 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2248 time: 2018-07-14 15:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f09892a38f5229ffc950e98164474dab4bf20ca4b1ca3e5153dc00de3e4a9ebBlock Operator
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