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 1270018 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1270139 epoch_slot_no: 17339 block_no: 1269958 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-14 22:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x82da7e7d383a188994bbf0e738581698c81c377cb81deae365cb7dd5c31417faBlock Operator
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