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 1272666 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1272788 epoch_slot_no: 19988 block_no: 1272606 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1116 time: 2018-07-15 12:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7fc1ba9c142bc458d3ae9a08c94949cb7b3ce36ce0ac34edd47c19c70a5a8b04Block Operator
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