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 1271835 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1271957 epoch_slot_no: 19157 block_no: 1271775 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2205 time: 2018-07-15 08:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x53fce109c161e9ada7f6813c7dd2e1f82d254b745c88e4baa177e5a4d150553cBlock Operator
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