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 1268881 Details
Epoch: 58Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 1269002
epoch_slot_no: 16202
block_no: 1268821
slot_leader_id: 8
size: 1170
time: 2018-07-14 15:45:31
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 1
hash: \xbed9bc406dcd218cb618f3004ff996f6366e506526f88b517f17db17c9e34e6f
Block Operator
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