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 1269616 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1269737 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 1269556 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1166 time: 2018-07-14 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x91ff315175106309bb0ccbf126af4f6cec923267fdc23b71d47b480c0ec5c36aBlock Operator
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