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 1268926 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1269047 epoch_slot_no: 16247 block_no: 1268866 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2334 time: 2018-07-14 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x039750ee6400d988e8ce611e8592b608c9facc26d0441f39c4cf994b99d82e2bBlock Operator
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