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 1271709 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1271831 epoch_slot_no: 19031 block_no: 1271649 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-15 07:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f2618271bfc304d7647b359d25cf84d3607f0ab1330eb29ec6c192b5fb3be77Block Operator
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