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 1273126 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1273248 epoch_slot_no: 20448 block_no: 1273066 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-15 15:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b63228bbeccd7110c827e0f30d66e87251d0f90417b7c45c8016db5d6268b6aBlock Operator
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