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 1270995 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1271117 epoch_slot_no: 18317 block_no: 1270935 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1024 time: 2018-07-15 03:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb1453074e382f5e9431db86b5060c95fe9ca6f8ce8204a21db4ab1b6c4978c73Block Operator
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