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 1271332 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1271454 epoch_slot_no: 18654 block_no: 1271272 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1108 time: 2018-07-15 05:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x97e06e5a815f9101d1c9edb6ddf80f42d603d247a8166d19a9426496e87c2d0cBlock Operator
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