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 1270089 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1270210 epoch_slot_no: 17410 block_no: 1270029 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-14 22:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x043972c5a0586ccba6ae0fd124931ab27f252e3e3a3df8039e349dab09a5f743Block Operator
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