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 1268821 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1268942 epoch_slot_no: 16142 block_no: 1268761 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1896 time: 2018-07-14 15:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaf7b8a874eea6091a9be23f77a43dcc485388b31cad4e55bfd2e8b7db97563f5Block Operator
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