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 1271042 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1271164 epoch_slot_no: 18364 block_no: 1270982 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1388 time: 2018-07-15 03:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73c82bbfbcf4306a30177713a096d5a91f47d0e4a405952205ecf2259c462941Block Operator
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