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 1272825 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1272947 epoch_slot_no: 20147 block_no: 1272765 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1205 time: 2018-07-15 13:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x551cff0f127ed592d8bb017d52ea4c2ab2d4ac69f303d1540f3b2250217e171fBlock Operator
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