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 1272627 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1272749 epoch_slot_no: 19949 block_no: 1272567 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-15 12:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9bb7bc38e5c086377891fc25ea4e00cee3c7d9d20ca7d69e1b265e9bff03087eBlock Operator
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