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 1271460 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1271582 epoch_slot_no: 18782 block_no: 1271400 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1565 time: 2018-07-15 06:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x575e51c6cb0979a2f2e26dd33235b52091b6fbc7b067cc71d882fb6f50e559d2Block Operator
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