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 1271315 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1271437 epoch_slot_no: 18637 block_no: 1271255 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1194 time: 2018-07-15 05:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf12d184bf4ac9cdf0209820aca6ad214118ccd409686ea8b4efa0fed5ceda756Block Operator
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