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 1268956 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1269077 epoch_slot_no: 16277 block_no: 1268896 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2241 time: 2018-07-14 16:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c0cd33503a49fba99e31831b553fa2c18c1b2f2b10e6c8862ed9df4904b322cBlock Operator
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