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 1271450 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1271572 epoch_slot_no: 18772 block_no: 1271390 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1564 time: 2018-07-15 06:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcb720abd0c67f6950cfa40e5381953de9e4c2d203c791c96090142f054a3a55aBlock Operator
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