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 1270021 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1270142 epoch_slot_no: 17342 block_no: 1269961 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1482 time: 2018-07-14 22:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x805644a9cceb8b7d16f808d3464440871c085ae7213cb6b56b109b5d27f38180Block Operator
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