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 1269872 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1269993 epoch_slot_no: 17193 block_no: 1269812 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-07-14 21:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88a3db6897eb7075c290bc86441b8c9feb1ff27ac4e3f50f995d05e4f2751517Block Operator
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