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 1273215 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1273337 epoch_slot_no: 20537 block_no: 1273155 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2445 time: 2018-07-15 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0097f3d08f78a11085830732eff64aa2db0a1c2792d0a84d935030bd47326f01Block Operator
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