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 1269226 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1269347 epoch_slot_no: 16547 block_no: 1269166 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2788 time: 2018-07-14 17:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd4e8607499ad485c1b1a4a43ad45850998e99753c5ec380880dfa3fadf0b8c7Block Operator
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