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 1271368 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1271490 epoch_slot_no: 18690 block_no: 1271308 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-07-15 05:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad4045c2c691987b2e5fedf84b660cda0d6d85a49f5a7710933b633c873c250fBlock Operator
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