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 1272645 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1272767 epoch_slot_no: 19967 block_no: 1272585 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1834 time: 2018-07-15 12:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf72bc6d1268e2179d252f1a718c6a0e2a0d0cc9efd71f4e511029431dd67ebebBlock Operator
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