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 1269608 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1269729 epoch_slot_no: 16929 block_no: 1269548 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 905 time: 2018-07-14 19:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4f00e5571cabc4a2a0c9d0bc51b856a0f5d9b2ac4af461f94c41b94fbb4599bBlock Operator
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