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 1272710 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1272832 epoch_slot_no: 20032 block_no: 1272650 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1190 time: 2018-07-15 13:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36d99dbba7f835e35194a03417b525bbdb5b3a511a906e62f03232a15837bfb2Block Operator
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