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 1272420 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1272542 epoch_slot_no: 19742 block_no: 1272360 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1020 time: 2018-07-15 11:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b97943c2dc6fb413ee5288f5076b1d3b64c08078d6bcf4ec33524f9d1ce6fd0Block Operator
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